NEIWT organizes ‘Water Talk’ in Koh...

In collaboration with North East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS) and Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) New Delhi Regional Office, the North East India Water Talks (NEIWT) organized a “Water Talk – Nagaland Chapter” on July 5 at Hotel Millennium, New Minister’s Hills, Kohima. Read more...

 

Guwahati Water Supply Pipe Bursts,...

When the pipe burst, there was a tremendous water flow that damaged at least 40 homes and swept away several vehicles. The rupture resulted in a huge quantity of water to gush out, that damaged at least 40 homes and washed away several vehicles. According to reports, the incident affected approximately 600 people, and about 30 people were hurt. Read more...
 

How India’s water mission is overco...

Given their terrain and challenges, the Centre has provided the northeastern states of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim, a performance incentive grant of ₹465 crore for 2020-21 under Jal Jeevan Mission. Read More..

 

Half of world's largest lakes...

Fifty-three percent of the world's largest freshwater lakes are in decline, storing less water than they did three decades ago, according to a new study. The study analyzed satellite observations dating back decades to measure changes in water levels in nearly 2,000 of the world's biggest lakes and reservoirs. It found that climate change, human consumption and sedimentation are responsible. Read more...

 

What is behind water scarcity in th...

In the third part of the series tracking climate change in North East India, Down to Earth reported on the many factors causing changes in rainfall patterns in the region. These included drying of the land and increased snowfall in the Eurasian region — which point to increasing concern of the impact of climate change on the region. Read more...

 

Rainwater harvesting

India, with industrial and domestic consumption, has emerged as one of the largest users of groundwater resources. The depletion of this non-renewable resource is alarming and will soon lead into severe crisis. The article published in the Economic Times  deliberates on alternative sources of water to reduce pressure on groundwater resources. Read more...