Drainage

Morphotectonics of the Jamini River basin, Bundelkhand Craton, Central India; using remote sensing and GIS technique

Morphological and morphotectonic analyses have been used to obtain information that influence hydrographic basins, predominantly these are modifications of tectonic elements and the quantitative description of landforms. Discrimination of morphotectonic indices of active tectonics of the Jamini river basin consists the analyses of asymmetry factor, ruggedness number, basin relief, gradient, basin elongation ratio, drainage density analysis, and drainage pattern analysis, which have been completed for each drainage basin using remote sensing and GIS techniques.

Publication Date:

28/12/2016

Author(s): K. Prakash, T. Mohanty, J. K. Pati

Source: Applied Water Science

pp:

1-16

Tags:

River Basin, Hydrology, Betwa, Drainage, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Water Pollution

A report on assessment of pollution of drains carrying sewage /industrial effluent joining River Ganga and its Tributaries (Kali- East/Ramganga) between Haridwar Downstream to Kanpur Downstream

The main causes attributed to the Pollution of River Ganga are due to disposal of industrial and domestic sewage effluent joining to it directly by drains or indirectly through tributaries.

Publication Date:

21/11/2016

Source: Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam

Tags:

River Pollution, Ganga, Ramganga, Haridwar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Sewage, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Drainage, Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), Sewage Treatment Plants (STP), Industrial Waste

Water Pollution

State government looking into river cleaning projects

The State government is currently looking into presentations from firms coming from outside the State in implementing the cleaning of Wahumkhrah and Umshyrpi project.

Publication Date:

07/11/2016

Source: Sentinel (Guwahati)

Tags:

Meghalaya, River Pollution, Drainage, Water Pollution Control, Water Pollution

Water Resources

Spotlight on linking 145 lakes with stormwater drains

Funding agencies have started work on a revised detailed project report for complete integration of the waterbodies with the network

Publication Date:

10/10/2016

Author(s): Aloysius Xavier Lopez

Source: Hindu (Chennai)

Tags:

Tamil Nadu, Lakes, Drainage, Chennai (T), Waterlogging, Water Resources

Climate Change

Climate change and the preparedness of Canadian provinces and Yukon to limit potential flood damage

This report assesses the preparedness of Canada’s provinces and Yukon to limit climate change related flood damage, relative to current (2016) and future (2030) major precipitation events. The report provides direction to the provinces and territory to build upon efforts to limit flood risk.

Publication Date:

01/10/2016

Source: Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation (Intact Centre)

Tags:

Climate Change, Floods, Disaster Preparedness, Canada, Drainage, Natural Disasters, Climate Adaptation, Climate Mitigation

Natural Disasters

Musi floods: Lessons forgotten over 108 years

HYDERABAD: The ghastly flood that killed close to 15,000 people 108 years ago on September 28 has left a deep mark on the collective memory of the state.

Publication Date:

29/09/2016

Source: New Indian Express (Hyderabad)

Tags:

Telangana, Floods, Hyderabad (D), Drainage, Natural Disasters

Environment

Environment, drainage woes to be main focus of general body meeting

Kolhapur: The general body meeting of the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC) on Tuesday, will focus on key issues like the city's environment and the proposal of the state government to seek tran

Publication Date:

20/09/2016

Source: Times of India (Kolhapur)

Tags:

Maharashtra, Kolhapur (D), Environmental Security, Drainage, River Pollution, Environment

Air Pollution

Kota Veedhi: Voice of protest choked by dirt

Visakhapatnam: At one time, Kota Veedhi raised concerns over pollution by the Visakhapatnam Port and became a popular landmark for people's agitations.

Publication Date:

13/09/2016

Source: Times of India (Visakhapatnam)

Tags:

Andhra Pradesh, Vishakhapatnam (T), Air Pollution, Municipal Corporation, Drainage, Ports, Health Effects

Sanitation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal sewer connectivity in Kaushambi, Ghaziabad, 07/09/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nisha Enterprises (Old Name Saood Ki Tannery) Vs. Central Pollution Control Board dated 07/09/2016 regarding illegal sewer connectivity in Kaushambi, Ghaziabad. Ghaziabad Development Authority in furtherance to the order of the Tribunal paid sum of Rs. 1, 17, 69000/- to the Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam for construction of sewer line.

Judgement Date:

07/09/2016

Tags:

Urban Sanitation, Drainage, Ghaziabad (T), National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Uttar Pradesh, Municipal Corporation

Sanitation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding drainage and sewerage system in the town of Sujangarh, Churu District, Rajasthan, 02/09/2016

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Om Prakash Vs. State of Rajasthan & Others dated 02/09/2016 regarding drainage and sewerage system in the town of Sujangarh, Churu District, Rajasthan.

Judgement Date:

02/09/2016

Tags:

Drainage, Urban Waterlogging, Churu (D), Rajasthan, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Municipal Corporation