Alwar homes, farms and factories fight for water
Water conflict in Rajasthan’s Alwar district is not just between upstream and downstream users; it is also between users with domestic, agricultural and industrial needs.
Operation of sluice outlet of Siliserh lake is marked by chaos and conflict among various interest groups.
New weather prediction systems for better forecast
New systems will have a resolution of 12-km grid scale and will be based on a 20-point ensemble system that would generate a range of forecasts using slightly varying initial conditions.
Two new systems to soon make weather forecasts more accurate. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
Hangul needs better protection
Look beyond protected areas for conservation of endangered hangul in Kashmir, says a study.
Efforts are underway to conserve hanguls. (Photo courtesy: Intesar Suhail, ISW)
Tree cover against pollution
A study reveals deciduous trees with compound leaves more tolerant to air pollution.
Various trees respond differently to air pollution. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
When friends of environment unite
An NGO helps rag pickers earn the right value for their work, financial security and respect from the society they serve.
Rag pickers who search for recyclable garbage keep India’s cities cleaner. (Pic courtesy: Paryavaran Mitra)
Not enough water, villagers look for solution
Chhattisgarh’s Bemetara district has been facing severe water shortage for a while now. Rainwater harvesting could be a solution to this.
Women of Bagledi struggle to get a pot of drinking water from one of the four stand posts.(Pics: India Water Portal)
Rise in sea surface temperature kills corals
A recent study shows coral bleaching of 2016 caused severe mortality in Gulf of Mannar.
Coral Montipora Digitata. (Pic courtesy: ISW)
Will boats float on Yamuna?
Yamuna water taxi project could cut down the travel time and congestion on Delhi roads. But does the river have enough water for it?
Yamuna in Delhi (Image: Wikimedia commons)
Not a drop to waste
Composite Water Management Index developed by NITI Aayog can be a useful tool in the efficient management of water resources in India.
Water needs to be managed efficiently. (Image Source: India Water Portal)
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