Water News August 2024: Manipur

Manipur: Fish farms worth Rs 178 crore destroyed, government provides relief

A recent report by the state fishery department has revealed that the devastating floods in Thoubal, Manipur have destroyed fish farms worth approximately Rs 178 crore, affecting the livelihoods of numerous fish farmers.

The floods, which occurred in the third week of August 2024, inundated vast areas of fish farms in the Lilong, Thoubal, and Wangjing-Tentha sub-divisions, resulting in significant economic losses.

Source:

https://nenow.in/north-east-news/manipur/manipur-fish-farms-worth-rs-178-crore-destroyed-government-provides-relief.html

Water News August 2024: Mizoram

Mizoram: Ground water extraction to require government permission now

With the implementation of the Mizoram Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Act 2023 and the Mizoram Ground Water (Control and Regulation) Rules, 2024, any household or person seeking extraction of ground water will now require permission from the government, a minister said on Wednesday.

Source:

https://nenow.in/north-east-news/mizoram/mizoram-ground-water-extraction-to-require-government-permission-now.html

Water News August 2024: Mizoram

Schools closed in 4 districts of

Mizoram due to heavy rain;

The Mizoram government announced the closure of all schools in four districts on Wednesday due to heavy rainfall. Schools in Aizawl, Lunglei, Hnahthial, and Mamit will remain closed due to weather conditions and torrential rain in the districts. The district administration of Aizawl, Lunglei, Hnahthial, and Mamit also issued separate public notices on Wednesday, stating that all schools will remain closed as a precautionary measure.

Source:

https://www.indiatvnews.com/education/news/schools-closed-in-4-districts-of-mizoram-due-to-heavy-rain-details-here-2024-08-28-949118

Water News August 2024: Nagaland

Nagaland: Public alert issued for Doyang reservoir as water levels rise

Deputy Commissioner and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Wokha, Nagaland, Vineet Kumar, IAS, has issued a public notice regarding the rising water levels in the Doyang Reservoir due to incessant rainfall in the catchment area of the Doyang River.

The water level is expected to reach full reservoir level if the current inflow continues.

In response to this situation, the radial gates of the Doyang Dam will be opened to release excess water in a controlled manner. This operation will cause the excess inflow to spill over and flow downstream of the Doyang Power House.

Source:

https://www.eastmojo.com/nagaland/2024/08/08/nagaland-public-alert-issued-for-doyang-reservoir-as-water-levels-rise/

Water News August 2024: Nagaland

Alternative energy rise to impact value of Nagaland’s oil reserves, says Geology and Mining Director

Going by the current crude oil extraction rates, Nagaland’s fossil fuel reserves are projected to be depleted by 2060, according to Dr. Kenyelo Rengma, Additional Director of the Department of Geology and Mining.

Speaking at the 44th State Geological Programming Board (SGPB) meeting held in Dimapur on Friday, Dr. Rengma highlighted the rise of alternative energy sources like solar and lithium batteries, saying that the value of crude oil and gas would decline in the coming years.

Source:

https://easternmirrornagaland.com/alternative-energy-rise-to-impact-value-of-nagalands-oil-reserves-says-geology-and-mining-director/

Water News August 2024: Sikkim

Growing Concerns Over Hydropower Projects in Sikkim: Citizens Demand Reassessment After Recent Disasters

The citizens of Sikkim are appealing to the state government to reconsider its current developmental model, particularly regarding hydropower projects. They urge the government to halt the controversial NHPC 520 MW Stage IV project and consider decommissioning existing dams like NHPC Stage V and Stage III, given the region’s vulnerability to GLOFs and the accelerating impacts of climate change. The call is clear: it’s time to rethink the future of hydropower in Sikkim before it’s too late.

Source:

https://voiceofsikkim.com/growing-concerns-over-hydropower-projects-in-sikkim-citizens-demand-reassessment-after-recent-disasters/