News Topic:Water
Kashmir
Kashmir faces water scarcity crisis as dry spell hampers 20% of potable supply
Amidst a prolonged dry spell in Kashmir, approximately 20 per cent of the valley’s potable water supply is “badly affected”, the Jal Shakti Department said.
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News & Interviews
Kashmir grapples with unprecedented water crisis amidst prolonged dry spell
A severe water crisis has engulfed the Kashmir region, triggered by an extended dry winter spell that has severely impacted its water sources, raising urgent alarms.
Kashmir
Jal Shakti Department sounds alarm as Kashmir’s water bodies reach historic low levels
The Jal Shakti Department has issued an alarm as Kashmir grapples with a prolonged dry spell, leading to a partial drying of water bodies across the valley.
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Kashmir
Water crisis grips south Kashmir as dry spell depletes key sources
The prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir valley has resulted in the depletion of renowned water bodies in south Kashmir, triggering a water shortage in numerous villages.
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Kashmir
Snowfall delay threatens long-term impact on water availability: Jal Shakti Department
The persistent dry spell in Kashmir, especially in the peak time of Chillai Kalan, has cast a shadow on Kashmir’s major water resources including Jehlum.
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Kashmir
Water supply in Srinagar areas to remain affected
The authorities on Saturday said the water supply in several areas of Srinagar will remain affected on March 14 due to the cleaning of a service reservoir.
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Digpu News
Tamil Nadu’s Dindigul district sets world record with 2050 water recharge ring-wells
District Rural Development Agency in Dindigul district has succeeded in a world record by setting up 2050 water recharge ring-wells.
J&K
Govt likely to install water meters to check misuse of tap water
Aimed to stop the misuse of tap water, the government is likely to start work on the installation of water meters in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Farooq Abdullah rules out NC split, assures grievance-ridden MLAs of action
Farooq Abdullah rules out a split in the NC after meeting around 16 MLAs, while Nazir Gurezi says legislators only want their grievances addressed.
JKPSC without regular Chairman for over 3 months, six member posts vacant
JKPSC has been without a regular Chairman for over three months, with six member posts vacant as thousands of candidates await recruitment updates.
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