Water Scarcity

NIAS study: Treated wasterwater could alleviate water stress in Ballari, Raichur dist

Representative Image BALLARI, Karnataka: A study conducted by researchers of the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) has identified the…

4 months ago

BBMP approves 250 percolation pits to address water scarcity

Representative Image BENGALURU, Karnataka: The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has approved the creation of 250 percolation pits and the…

4 months ago

Welcome survey: Inventory of natural and manmade water bodies

Representative Image BENGALURU, Karnataka: The water body survey conducted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, is first-of-its-kind…

2 years ago

PMC to acquire MJP’s projects at cost of 18 crores

Representative Image PUNE, Maharashtra: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is to acquire Warje and Shivane water supply projects from Maharashtra…

3 years ago

Maharashtra all set to launch ‘Water for all policy’

Representative Image MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) revised ‘Water Policy of Maharashtra’ to provide water to slums and unauthorised…

3 years ago

Burhanpur ensures water security, resolves Mughal era structure

Representative image BURHANPUR: Buckle up for today Urban Update has a story for you. The climate change vulnerability assessment report…

3 years ago

Behavioral intervention can help you reduce water consumption: Study

Representational Image BANGALORE: The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B) conducted a study that concluded that behavioural interventions can influence…

3 years ago

COVID-19 spread faster as billions unable to access water to wash hands: UN

Representative Image NEW DELHI: A serious shortage of household water affecting two out of five people around the world is…

4 years ago

Delhi’s new plan to tackle water scarcity

Representative Image NEW DELHI: In a bid to solve the water problems of the city, the Delhi government has approved…

5 years ago

BMC seeks State’s permission to use reserve water stock

MUMBAI: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) requires more water to fulfill city’s need. BMC supplies near about 3420 million liters of…

6 years ago