water conservation
Kashmir's Critical Water Crisis: Record Low Rainfall Depletes Rivers and Threatens Regional Water Security
Dec 08, 2025 11:14 pm CST
Kashmir valley is facing an unprecedented water crisis with an 83% rainfall deficit causing the Jhelum river to drop below record levels. Experts warn that without immediate conservation efforts and sufficient snowfall this winter, the region could experience its worst drought in a decade, as Himalayan glaciers continue to retreat and municipal water supplies decrease across Srinagar.
PM Modi's 9-Point Vision: Environmental Conservation and Self-Reliance for New India
Nov 28, 2025 09:09 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a comprehensive nine-point commitment plan for building a developed India, focusing on environmental conservation, supporting local products, and preserving cultural heritage. Speaking at the Sri Krishna temple in Udupi, he called on citizens and religious leaders to embrace initiatives including water conservation, tree planting, and helping the underprivileged as part of his vision for a self-reliant nation.
Haryana's Rs 5,700 Crore 'Water Secure Haryana' Program: Transforming Irrigation Management with World Bank Support
Nov 07, 2025 05:16 pm CST
The Haryana Government is launching the ambitious 'Water Secure Haryana' Program worth Rs 5,700 crore, with Rs 4,000 crore support from the World Bank. Starting in 2026, this six-year initiative aims to revolutionize irrigation and water management across 18 districts through advanced infrastructure, water body construction, treated wastewater reuse, micro-irrigation systems, sustainable agriculture practices, and innovative drainage solutions to transform Haryana into India's first truly water-secure state by 2032.
Critical Water Crisis: Tehran's Main Drinking Water Source Nearly Depleted Amid Historic Drought
Nov 03, 2025 02:35 am CST
Tehran faces an unprecedented water emergency as the Amir Kabir dam, providing essential drinking water to the megacity of 10 million people, has reached critical levels at just 8% capacity. Officials warn the reservoir could run dry within two weeks amid Iran's worst drought in decades, forcing water rationing and highlighting the severe climate challenges confronting the region.