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Vanishing water bodies behind Ahmedabad’s warm climate

A study shows how the open space on the western bank of the Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad acts as a heat sink.

Posted on 28 Aug, 2019 10:48 AM

A study published in the Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, analyzing the cooling effect of the city of Ahmedabad’s water bodies, has thrown up some interesting findings. The east bank of the Sabarmati river, which flows through Ahmedabad, was found to be significantly cooler than the west bank, witnessing a greater drop in temperature even during summer.

Silverbill enjoying the cool feeling of breeze on the wet feathers in the scorching heat (Image: Koshy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0)

Heavy rain and floods hit North India

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Posted on 22 Aug, 2019 12:00 PM

Rains wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab

Following the southern states witnessing heavy rainfall and floods this monsoon, the northern parts of India are now also experiencing incessant rains.

Gori river in Uttarakhand in spate during 2013 floods (Source: Chicu Lokgariwar, India Water Portal)

Beyond the death toll: The everyday violence of Assam’s floods

Mitul Baruah from Ashoka University narrates personal experiences of people affected by floods in Majuli, Assam.

Mitul Baruah

Posted on 19 Aug, 2019 12:53 PM

Floods are an annual phenomenon in Assam. They are as integral to the state as the Brahmaputra River is, and each monsoon, we are reminded that Assam exists (or is drowning). As I write this piece, Assam is slowly recovering from the first wave of flood this monsoon.

Floods in Majuli Assam (Image: Mitul Baruah)

Floods claim 227 lives; Centre proposes river basin management bill to check floods

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Swati Bansal

Posted on 14 Aug, 2019 01:37 PM

Southwest monsoon claims 227 lives

Rescue efforts underway during the floods in Chennai in 2015 (Source: IWP Flickr photos)

Government undertakes 3D mapping of aquifers in all villages

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Swati Bansal

Posted on 07 Aug, 2019 11:07 PM

Government to 3D map aquifers in all villages

Groundwater drops to alarming levels. Illustration credit: KN Balraj. Source: India Water Portal on Flickr

Lok Sabha passes inter-state river disputes bill

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Swati Bansal

Posted on 06 Aug, 2019 02:45 PM

Lok Sabha passes Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Cauvery river in Karnataka (Source: IWP Flickr photos)

Himalayan states call for green bonus and a separate ministry

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Swati Bansal

Posted on 31 Jul, 2019 05:35 PM

Himalayan states demand green bonus and separate ministry from Centre

The Himalayas (Source: IWP Flickr photos)

Dibang hydel project gets approval

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Posted on 24 Jul, 2019 04:27 PM

Cabinet approves Dibang hydel project in Arunachal Pradesh

People protesting Dibang Hydropower Project (Source: SANDRP)

Combating water crisis needs people's participation: PM Modi

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Swati Bansal

Posted on 03 Jul, 2019 01:06 AM

Prime Minister Modi pitches for a collective effort to overcome water crisis in the country

A rainwater harvesting set up in a school in Chickmangalur district (Source: IWP Flickr photos)

Ensure adequate water to Delhi: HC to Haryana

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Swati Bansal

Posted on 12 Jun, 2019 12:24 PM

HC orders Haryana government to supply adequate water to Delhi and monitor Yamuna through live Google maps

Yamuna river in Delhi (Source: Sudhanshu Malhotra via IWP Flickr Photos)

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जलवायु परिवर्तन का मानव स्वास्थ्य पर प्रभाव एवं वर्तमान प्रदूषण रहित चुनौतियां (भाग 2)

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जलवायु परिवर्तन का मानव स्वास्थ्य पर प्रभाव एवं वर्तमान प्रदूषण रहित चुनौतियां (भाग 1)

जलवायु परिवर्तन से मिट्टी पर पड़े प्रभाव का सीधा असर मानव स्वास्थ्य पर पड़ता है। जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण तापमान में वृद्धि होती है और वाष्पीकरण का संतुलन खराब हो जाता है व हमारी मिट्टी की आर्द्रता असंतुलित हो जाती है। इसके परिणाम स्वरूप हमें सूखे की मार झेलनी पड़ सकती है। अगर यह स्थिति लगातार बनी रही तो मिट्टी मरुस्थल में तब्दील हो जाती है। मिट्टी एक समय ऊसर व बंजर हो जाती है। अर्थात हमारे पास भोज्य पदार्थ के उत्पादन के लिए पर्याप्त उर्वर भूमि नहीं बचेगी और हमें भूख व कुपोषण की चपेट में आकर अपनी जान गंवानी पड़ेगी। हालांकि यह स्थिति अभी भी बनी हुई है। लेकिन जलवायु परिवर्तन के कारण इसका स्वरूप और विकराल हो सकता है।

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Atal Bhujal Yojana: Bridging ambition with reality

Rethinking community engagement in the Atal Bhujal Yojana

Towards sustainable groundwater management (Image: IWMI)

May 12, 2024

भारत में सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पर जलवायु परिवर्तन का प्रभाव

बढ़ते तापमान और मौसम में बदलाव से गर्मी की लहरों और चरम मौसम की घटनाओं की आवृत्ति और तीव्रता बढ़ रही है, जिससे बीमारी, चोट और मृत्यु का खतरा बढ़ जाता है। साथ ही जलवायु-संवेदनशील रोगजनकों के फैलाव में बदलाव आता है, जिससे डेंगू और डायरिया जैसी बीमारियाँ कुछ क्षेत्रों में अधिक आम हो सकती हैं। जलवायु परिवर्तन से फसलों की पैदावार में कमी, खाद्य कीमतों में वृद्धि, खाद्य असुरक्षा और अल्पपोषण का खतरा बढ़ता है। इससे जल सुरक्षा भी प्रभावित होती है। ये परिवर्तन गरीबी, मानव प्रवास, हिंसक संघर्ष और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य समस्याओं को बढ़ा सकते हैं। Rising temperatures and climate change are increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves and extreme weather events, increasing the risk of disease, injury, and death. It also changes the spread of climate-sensitive pathogens, which could cause diseases like dengue and diarrhea to become more common in some areas. Climate change increases the risk of reduced crop yields, increased food prices, food insecurity and undernutrition. This also affects water security. These changes may increase poverty, human migration, violent conflict, and mental health problems.