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Rainfall and other forms of Precipitation
Floods ravage Bihar, Northeast
Posted on 18 Aug, 2017 10:30 AMTorrential downpour in the eastern part of the country over the past week has resulted in many rivers flowing above the danger level and causing flood along their course. While the flood situation in Assam is said to be the worst in 13 years, its neighbouring states, Arunachal Pradesh and Bihar are also submerged.
![Parts of Gopalganj district in Bihar remain submerged. (Photo by Manoj Pandey)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/rsz_parts_of_gopalganj_district_are_submerged_since_two_days_-_picture_courtesy_-_manoj_pandey_.jpg?itok=-d13pHUy)
Over 60 pc river stretches polluted: Government
Posted on 16 Aug, 2017 06:09 AMGovt says out of 445 river stretches, 275 are polluted
![Polluted Yamuna river in Agra (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/2449965048_3684c8f1bb_z_1_1.jpg?itok=h-56PtL5)
How a poor labourer became a rich farmer
Posted on 27 Jul, 2017 07:59 PMVasant Baburao Parkale, a 52-year-old farmer, has become a role model for many farmers in the drought-prone Marathwada region. His determination and the will to excel in life have helped him to transform his dreams into reality.
![Vasantrao Parkale (Source: India Water Portal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/vasant_parkale_tp.jpg?itok=Voo-3kJd)
What ails Indian farmers
Posted on 24 Jul, 2017 08:03 PMOver the last few months, we saw protests by distressed farmers of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and other states over farming crisis and farmer suicides.
![Loans are not the only reason for farmers' distress. (Source: India Water Portal)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/farmer_10.jpg?itok=CEDMsHgs)
Clearing the fog on water conservation
Posted on 05 Jul, 2017 02:29 PMWater scarcity has been the most pressing challenge to socio-economic and human development since ages. Globally, almost 800 million people do not have access to potable water. Reports from the United Nations state that one in every three people in the world is facing the water crisis.
![Fog harvesting structures.](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/fog_harvesting_2_0.jpg?itok=W892z0m_)
Why is Shillong sweating?
Posted on 05 Jul, 2017 05:18 AMSitting in the glass-and-concrete State Convention Centre in the capital of the hilly state of Meghalaya, participants of a media workshop on climate change are feeling sweaty. The convention centre is not air conditioned nor does it have ceiling fans.
![Shillong (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/3205654609_40176d1e02_z.jpg?itok=OTkAyZyO)
Every day is a dry day in Kovaipudur
Posted on 30 Jun, 2017 07:11 PMWith its pleasant climate and serene environment, Kovaipudur, a quaint township located in Coimbatore, was once known to be a haven for retired people. Kovaipudur is living out a nightmare now, one that has snowballed over the years.
![Rainwater harvesting is the way to go in water scarce regions. (Source: IWP Flickr)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/kovai2.jpg?itok=tuK3pRwP)
Every drop that matters!
Posted on 27 Jun, 2017 10:12 PMThe people of the Marathwada region have been facing severe water crisis for more than three decades. Despite adverse circumstances, the Akoladev panchayat in the Jalna district has set an example for other panchayats by solving their water woes through community participation and effective water harvesting measures that suit their geographic terrain.
![Jivrekha river, Akoladev (Source:Dilasa)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/dscf2613es.jpg?itok=RaOu7rTb)
Government allows closure of Sardar Sarovar dam gates
Posted on 20 Jun, 2017 10:42 AMCentre gives permission to close Sardar Sarovar dam gates
![Sardar Sarovar dam (Source: Shahakshay, Wikipedia)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/sardar_sarovar_dam_0_0.jpg?itok=T_6kB0oK)
Centre asks states to prepare for monsoon failure
Posted on 16 May, 2017 10:20 AMCentre urges states to gear up for possible monsoon failure
![A community well (Source: IWP Flickr photos)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/5498514389_bab7a444d1_z.jpg?itok=uxYtRJ6o)