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Weather weary, Western Ghats need cover
Considering the rapidly changing climate that is affecting monsoon, a holistic approach is needed to conserve a biodiversity hotspot like the Western Ghats. Posted on 06 Oct, 2017 05:43 AM

The Western Ghats in India is one of the many mega biodiversity regions in the world. Covering six states namely, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the Western Ghats has a wide range of vegetation and topographical features.

Western Ghats during the wet season. (Photo courtesy: Arne Huckelheim)
Blame Arabian sea for unexpected showers
A new study shows warming of Arabian sea is causing extreme rainfall events. Posted on 05 Oct, 2017 11:19 AM

Events of heavy downpour over a short span of time have become a regular occurrence leading to frequent floods in many Indian cities, as it happened in Hyderabad this week. A new study has not only established that such events are definitely on the rise but has also found a cause for it--increasing warming of the Arabian sea.

Dr Roxy with IITM research team.
When women came together for water
The video tells the story of the women of Podapathar village in Himgir panchayat in Odisha who, through their collective efforts, managed to improve the drinking water situation in their village. Posted on 04 Oct, 2017 01:29 PM

Women of Podapathar village in Sundargarh district in Odisha have become an inspiration for millions of women in the country now, thanks to their determination to improve the drinking water situation in their village. 

Women of Podapathar (Source: India Water Problem)
The fight for the doomed land
Here's a video that tells the story of the struggle of the people displaced by the Hirakud dam and their right over the land. Posted on 04 Oct, 2017 05:36 AM

On January 13, 1957, the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurated the Hirakud dam, calling it the temple of modern India. It has submerged more than 360 villages (1,23,000 acres of land) and displaced 26,561 families.

Hirakud Dam (Source: India Water Portal)
Idol immersions choke Yamuna again
News this week Posted on 03 Oct, 2017 08:50 AM

Non-biodegradable waste clogs Yamuna river after festival immersions

Garbage at the ghat of Yamuna river in Delhi. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
New biological tool to treat azo dyes
Highly toxic azo dyes in wastewater from textile industry can now be removed through an eco-friendly method. Posted on 03 Oct, 2017 08:23 AM

A new eco-friendly method could soon be available to address pollution due to azo dyes in wastewater from textile units. 

Wastewater from textile industries are highly toxic due to azo dyes. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)
River basins not climate resilient
River basins remain highly vulnerable to climate change, a new study finds out. Posted on 03 Oct, 2017 08:15 AM

Climate change remains a matter of concern globally. A new study by Indian researchers has shown that only six out of 22 river basins in the country have the potential to cope with the threat of climate change, particularly droughts.

Dr Manish Goyal (right) and Ashutosh Sharma with the ecosystem resilience map they developed.
Wetland Rules 2017 gets notified
Policy matters this week Posted on 03 Oct, 2017 08:01 AM

Centre notifies new wetland rules 

Deepor beel, Assam (Source : IWP Flickr Photos)
Delhi's groundwater overexploited: NGT
Policy matters this week Posted on 27 Sep, 2017 11:56 AM

NGT concerned about overexploited status of Delhi's groundwater

A shallow groundwater site. (Source: IWP Flickr Photos)
Bihar canal collapses before inauguration
News this week Posted on 27 Sep, 2017 11:47 AM

Bhagalpur canal in Bihar collapses during trial run

Bhagalpur canal after collapse. (Source: Press Trust of India)
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