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Improved gully erosion map needed in India!
Gully erosion is a serious problem that can affect agriculture, livelihoods and lives in India. Having accurate maps to know its present extent is crucial. Posted on 27 Jul, 2024 10:13 AM

Gully erosion, the most destructive form of soil erosion

Gully erosion maps, the need of the hour (Image Source: Dehaan via Wikimedia Commons)
19 years later, Mumbai still drowning
Mumbai 2005 floods: What has changed and what has to be done going forward? Posted on 27 Jul, 2024 08:51 AM

On July 26, 2005, Mumbai endured a catastrophic deluge, with an unprecedented 944 mm of rainfall pummeling the city in just 24 hours. The torrential downpour triggered widespread and devastating flooding, claiming over 1,000 lives and inflicting immense damage on infrastructure and property.

Mumbai's struggle for resilience against floods (Image: Shreyans Bhansali, Flickr Commons, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)
Toolkit for developing city action plans for reusing treated wastewater
Strategic approach to managing urban water resources sustainably Posted on 23 Jul, 2024 10:49 AM

The increasing demand for water resources in urban areas has led to significant challenges in water management, particularly in regions facing water scarcity.

Water treatment plant (Image: Rawpixel; CC0 License)
How caste, credit, and crops shape microirrigation in semi-arid India
Unveiling state-specific drivers of drip and sprinkler irrigation adoption in India Posted on 23 Jul, 2024 09:26 AM

Water scarcity is a significant global issue, particularly affecting arid and semi-arid regions. Climate change is expected to alter rainfall patterns and increase temperatures, threatening crop production and water resources.

Drip irrigation in Kerala (Image: Vis M, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY-SA 4.0)
Karnataka to launch floating solar energy parks on its lakes
News this fortnight Posted on 21 Jul, 2024 11:13 AM

Karnataka to launch 'water surface solar energy parks' on its lakes

Three government departments of Karnataka, namely the minor irrigation, water resources and Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) have come together to create the first-ever ‘water surface solar energy parks’ in southern India.

Floating solar. Far Niente vineyard in Napa Valley, California. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: Solarwriter via Wikimedia Commons)
No scientific evidence linking Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 18 Jul, 2024 04:33 PM

No scientific evidence links Punjab farm fires to Delhi's pollution, says NGT member

Stubble burning (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
Scaling climate adaptation technology for a just transition
The 2024 heatwave in India highlights the urgent need for a just transition in climate adaptation, emphasising inclusive and resilient strategies to protect vulnerable communities and mitigate the social and economic impacts of extreme weather events. Posted on 16 Jul, 2024 10:06 PM

Breaking heat records in the summer of 2024 is a stark reminder of the harsh reality of a warming planet. According to figures from the Indian Health Ministry, the heatwave in India alone has resulted in over 40,000 cases of heatstroke and over 100 fatalities in recent months.

Championing inclusive and resilient climate solutions (Image: Asian Development Bank, CC BY-NC 2.0)
India should be spearheading the circular shift in the global south
With its rising innovation and technology culture and its reputation as a global growth engine, India has the ability to assist the Global South's circular transition. Posted on 16 Jul, 2024 11:30 AM

The G20 Leaders' Declaration from New Delhi demonstrated India's expanding power and ambitions to support stability and good global governance. India's endeavour to maintain a balance between its domestic interests and its global obligations distinguishes its place in the evolving geopolitical landscape.

India's circular ambition (Image:  Markus Winkler, Pexels)
Meter, Measure, Manage: Engineering a data-based approach for water conservation
Kritsnam where engineering meets hydrology, founded by K. Sri Harsha focuses on developing accurate, easy to install, tamper-proof, and weather-proof smart water metering solutions to deal with the growing water crisis in India. Posted on 15 Jul, 2024 03:35 PM

The recent water crisis in Delhi starkly underscores the looming water challenges faced by major Indian cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Mumbai. This situation reveals the anarchy prevalent in water resource management and governance. While the Delhi government and neighboring states engage in a blame game, water sector experts remain united.

An AI generated image, highlighting water shortage and use of tankers to provide water but water being wasted when available (Image Source: Praharsh Patel)
The conundrum of water quality in urban water supply in India
This article argues for the need to explore an alternative model of decentralised treatment and non-pipe mode of water supply to overcome the issues of water quality in cities in India. Posted on 13 Jul, 2024 02:36 PM

The recent Pey Jal Survekshan reveals that only 10 percent of cities provide safe drinking water to their citizens.

Piped water, but is it safe water? (Image Source: IWP Flickr photos)
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