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Floods in Dibrugarh

Gully erosion, the most destructive form of soil erosion

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.

There is a huge dearth of cleanliness in India--open defecation is rampant; garbage management in most cities is in shambles; toxic hospital and industrial wastes and sewage are allowed to drain into water sources and food products are laced with chemicals.

While good water quality is crucial for health and survival, contamination of water resources continues to be a daunting challenge in India with 1,95,813 habitations in the country having poor water quality.

Water resource management is a critical issue globally, and in India, the state of Maharashtra is pioneering efforts to regulate and optimise the use of its water resources, including the reuse of treated used water.

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

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.

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.

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.