Grappling with the problem of perpetual water shortage, the Himachal Government is seriously considering setting up Water Management Board to carry out various programmes like rain water harvesting, revival of traditional water bodies and conservation of water in an effective manner.

Water scarcity is a growing problem for rural and urban areas alike around the globe, providing an opportunity for investors, according to leading agricultural experts and investment strategists.

Standing crops have started wilting in hope of irrigation water in about half a dozen districts in Western Rajasthan. Delay in monsoon and non-availability of water in Indira Gandhi Canal are worrying the farmers of the State.

We are able to make a supply of only 40.32 million litres of water per day against a normal supply of 65 million litres per day }
POTS lined up in front of water tanks, and political parties staging dharnas with empty water pots are a common sight in Tirunelveli, where the perennial river Tamirabarani meanders on its way to the Bay of Bengal

Palampur: Kangra valley has been reeling under acute shortage of water these days. Main tourist spots like Palampur and Baijnath are the worst hit. Various schemes in many areas of the district have been

The Agragami Mahila Samiti, a women

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made an unusual request Friday, asking President Obama to declare Fresno County a federal disaster area because of a three-year drought that is straining California

The Taluka Municipal Council City, Sukkur, since about a month, is alleged to be supplying contaminated water, while acute shortage was being experienced by the residents of Queens Road, Islam Ganj, Wallace Road, Frere Road and some other areas. However, Bunder Road, Miani Road and some more areas were being supplied with ample quantity.

The coal capital and its adjoining areas is reeling under acute water crisis, aggravated by several man-made leaks in the Maithon project pipeline, bringing life to a standstill for over 2 lakh residents of urban areas since the past week.

With California in its third year of drought, concern over access to clean water is no longer limited to the developing world.

Here are some facts about global water scarcity, according to the World Health Organization.