S. Murty Bhallamudi

S. Murty Bhallamudi
Saving the Hilsa by letting the Narmada flow!
This study proposes a novel method to determine optimum freshwater release from the Sardar Sarovar Dam to minimise the negative impact on hilsa fish migration in downstream estuaries. Posted on 20 Apr, 2024 08:17 AM

While dams are said to play a crucial role in meeting growing water demands, generating energy, and protecting from floods, controlled water release from dams can significantly impact the ecosystem of estuaries and the fish living in its waters.

What are estuaries

Narmada river at the Sardar Sarovar Dam (Image Source: Jitesh Ukani via Wikimedia Commons)
Technological solutions for water sustainability: Challenges and prospects
This book is a valuable resource for everyone concerned with the changing water situation in the country, and the potential of new technologies for sustainable use of water. Posted on 12 Dec, 2023 11:59 AM BOOK

This open access book titled 'Technological solutions for water sustaina

A sewage treatment plant at Bangalore, Jakkur for managing urban water sustainably. Image for representation purposes only. (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Reviving traditional tanks to control floods in Chennai
A study finds that desilting and reviving traditional tanks in Chennai can greatly help in mitigating the impacts of frequent floods in the city. Posted on 01 Dec, 2020 04:11 PM

Climate change is leading to rise in extreme events world over, and developing countries such as India have been experiencing not only higher death rates but also greater economic impacts due to natural hazards.

A small tank near Thalambedu in Kanchipuram (Image Source: India Water Portal)
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