340,000 square kilometres – an area larger than the Netherlands – have disappeared since 2003, forestry officials say

China's wetlands have shrunk nearly 9 percent since 2003, forestry officials said on Monday, aggravating water scarcity in a country where food production, energy output and industrial activity are

Continual poor rainfall in 2012 and 2013 is threatening to force a drinking water scarcity in Karur district. Geologists warn that groundwater level is plummeting to unprecedented danger levels in the district.

The annual average rainfall in the district is 652.20 mm, with southwest and northeast monsoon being the main contributors. However, in the last two years, the average rainfall has been below normal.

Pakistan has moved in the most distress category of water scarce countries in the world where per capita availability of water has gone less than 1,000 cubic feet not only because of lack of water

42-Km Pipeline From Dam To Deliver 1.3 TMC Of Water To City

Pune: The standing committee of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) approved the second phase of the Bhama Askhed pipeline project.
“The Alandi municipal council and the state forest department have submitted proposals for land acquisition. The PMC has already acquired about 7 km land for the second phase which will cost Rs 72 crore. The first phase of the work has already been approved,” said Vishal Tambe, standing committee chairman on Monday.

The state, which has locked horns with Goa on sharing of Mahadayi water, is likely to file a petition before the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT), seeking interim relief.

The Tripura government will be preparing a master plan to provide drinking water to all localities of the State.

Tankers, Tubewells To Remain On Stand By

Lucknow: Water supply to almost one-third households of the city would remain affected from December 9 to 11 as Jal Nigam will be replacing an old raw water pipeline of Gaughat pumping station with a new pipe of increased capacity. This infrastructure enhancement is part of JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission) work.

The gradual increase in water scarcity is likely to cause a drought situation in the country by 2025 if immediate steps are not taken to improve storage and conservation capacity.

Kailali (Attariya), Nov. 12: Locals of Godabari VDC of Kailali district have said they will cast vote to those who could bring drinking water facility to their settlements.