Water Shortage
(Search results - 12)IndiaMar 26, 2024, 3:32 PM IST
Bengaluru water crisis: BWSSB using AI to prevent exploitation of borewells
BWSSB has started using AI and IoT (Internet of Things) technologies to monitor and manage water in borewells. Around 6,900 borewells in Bengaluru are dried out of 14,000 which is an alarming situation exposing the effects of over-urbanisation of the city.
IndiaJun 27, 2019, 12:12 PM IST
Tamil Nadu water crisis: Villagers protest inside collectorate complex over lack of basic facilities
Due to water shortage and lack of basic facilities, the villagers of Kozhunthurai in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, decided to stage a protest. They moved to the collectorate complex and began to cook making it a unique fight for justice.
IndiaJun 24, 2019, 1:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu water crisis: 'Pots are here, where is water?' Stalin questions govt
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin and party workers have taken to the streets in Chennai against the government’s alleged inaction in tackling the water crisis that is rampant in the state as well as the city
IndiaJun 17, 2019, 9:18 AM IST
Heat wave warning in Tamil Nadu; Chennai restaurants hit by water crisis
While Tamil Nadu is reeling under acute water shortage, the meteorological department has issued warning that the state may face a heat wave. Tamil Nadu citizens have been advised not to expose themselves to direct sunlight between 11 am and 4 pm
IndiaJun 5, 2019, 5:21 PM IST
Karnataka: Water crisis hits INS Kadamba naval base in Karwar; warships likely to be shifted to Mumbai
The INS Kadamba naval base in Karnataka’s Karwar needs six million litres of water per day, but due to water shortage only one million litre is available
IndiaJun 4, 2019, 10:02 AM IST
Bhopal mayor raises concern as water levels continue to deplete
Bhopal mayor Alok Sharma said, “The municipal corporation is monitoring the situation and we will ensure supply of water through tankers in affected areas"
IndiaMay 30, 2019, 2:02 PM IST
As Chennai faces acute water scarcity; water tankers make hay
Tamil Nadu’s Chennai faces acute water crisis, forcing citizens to use as little water as possible. Chennaites have to pay for not only drinking water but also water tankers that have increased their price by two times.
IndiaMay 17, 2019, 8:15 PM IST
Water scarcity: Dharmasthala temple authorities request devotees to postpone visit
Dharmasthala temple chief Dr Veerendra Heggade has issued a notice and requested devotees to postpone their visit to Dharmasthala temple as the region is facing acute shortage of water
PoliticsApr 25, 2019, 4:01 PM IST
Kalaburagi: Mallikarjun Kharge’s constituency begs for water, better industries
Kalaburagi, a city that is rooted in history, is in North Karnataka. The city has a rich cultural heritage, but when it comes to its infrastructure, it begs a lot of improvement. Water shortage, scanty industries, augmented by dry weather only make the situation pathetic
PoliticsApr 5, 2019, 11:31 AM IST
HD Kumaraswamy failed to visit all drought-hit districts, RTI report reveals
With districts such as Chitradurga and Yadgiri facing severe water shortage, state chief minister had failed to visit such areas and provide alternatives for the people
IndiaMar 16, 2019, 12:16 PM IST
Gadkari: Water crisis is the main issue in Maharashtra
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has stated that there is acute shortage of water in the state of Maharashtra and has assured that the State and the Central governments are doing everything to address the issue.
IndiaJan 3, 2019, 7:34 PM IST
KRS dam overflowing, but Mandya still faces severe drought ahead of summer
With summer approaching fast, Karnataka might face acute water shortage this year too if proper planning is not done with immediate effect. Six taluks (sub-divisions) of Mandya have been declared drought-hit already.