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Developing Metros is good should not neglect villages
Both are Dangerous- is this the problem of the countries like India or- Developing Economies- Common man is suffering why isn't government still sleeping
Developing Metros is good should not neglect villages
Both are Dangerous- is this the problem of the countries like India or- Developing Economies- Common man is suffering why isn't government still sleeping
Mumbai facing worst water crisis in city’s history-Sep 2009
This is now the worst water crisis in city’s history (DNA) MUMBAI, India - The water crisis faced by the city this season has now spiralled into the worst-ever witnessed in the city. The monsoon has continued to be “deficient” in the catchment belts, leaving lakes barely 50% full.
With rains showing no signs of revival, the threat of sustained cuts in supply for the next 10 months now seems real.
According to statistics provided by the municipal corporation, the six lakes supply water to the city barely have 7.23 lakh million litres of water in them. This would last only until mid-February. Additional municipal commissioner Anil Diggikar said that the city requires the lake should at least have 13 lakh million litres of water by the end of season to be “safe” until next monsoon. Same time last year, the lakes had over 11 lakh million litres of water.
BMC officials said that unless the rain gods redeemed themselves in the next few days, the situation looked grim. The met department had earlier predicted good rains in the week beginning August 10, but this was way of the mark. “It did not even drizzle enough,” an official said.
Read full DNA article.
With rains showing no signs of revival, the threat of sustained cuts in supply for the next 10 months now seems real.
According to statistics provided by the municipal corporation, the six lakes supply water to the city barely have 7.23 lakh million litres of water in them. This would last only until mid-February. Additional municipal commissioner Anil Diggikar said that the city requires the lake should at least have 13 lakh million litres of water by the end of season to be “safe” until next monsoon. Same time last year, the lakes had over 11 lakh million litres of water.
BMC officials said that unless the rain gods redeemed themselves in the next few days, the situation looked grim. The met department had earlier predicted good rains in the week beginning August 10, but this was way of the mark. “It did not even drizzle enough,” an official said.
Read full DNA article.
Commitments are High- But? India committed to tackle climate change to save water supply
India committed to tackle climate change to save water supply
Dry rivers if no steps taken to tackle climate change: PM (Press Trust India) - Glaciers will melt and rivers will go dry if timely steps are not taken to tackle climate change, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said today.
Addressing the nation on its 63rd Independence Day, he said the climate change had become an issue of global concern in recent years and India wished to tackle it in partnership with other countries of the world.
Declaring that the government was committed to deal with the challenge of climate change, Singh said a decision was taken to set up eight missions in this regard.
“If we do not take necessary steps in time, our glaciers will melt and our rivers will go dry. The problems of droughts and floods will grow in seriousness,” he said from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort.
The Prime Minister called for efficient use of the country’s limited natural resources and suggested ‘Save Water’ as a national slogan.
Dry rivers if no steps taken to tackle climate change: PM (Press Trust India) - Glaciers will melt and rivers will go dry if timely steps are not taken to tackle climate change, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said today.
Addressing the nation on its 63rd Independence Day, he said the climate change had become an issue of global concern in recent years and India wished to tackle it in partnership with other countries of the world.
Declaring that the government was committed to deal with the challenge of climate change, Singh said a decision was taken to set up eight missions in this regard.
“If we do not take necessary steps in time, our glaciers will melt and our rivers will go dry. The problems of droughts and floods will grow in seriousness,” he said from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort.
The Prime Minister called for efficient use of the country’s limited natural resources and suggested ‘Save Water’ as a national slogan.
Crisis for peninsula- India- Indians consider water issues to be the most serious
WaterViews | India (Circle of Blue) - Compared to other environmental issues, Indians consider water pollution and fresh water shortages to be the most serious, together with failed food crops because of weather. On specific water issues, majorities demonstrate concern for all issues. Indians do not feel especially empowered as individuals to address water problems, and three-quarters say they need more information to be able to help protect water. Indians hold government the most responsible for community water supply.
When prompted on eight environmental issues, Indians consider water pollution, fresh water shortages, as well as failed food crops because of weather to be the most serious. Concern for air pollution is also high. Seventy-one percent of Indians surveyed agree that it is important for all people to have adequate, affordable drinking water. Seventy-four percent worry that fresh water shortages will become an increasingly severe problem worldwide.
Majorities demonstrate concern for particular water issues in India. Although there is little differentiation among these issues, concern for the cost of water tends to be lower than concern for other water issues (60 percent are very concerned).
When asked who should be held responsible for ensuring clean water in communities, Indians place primary responsibility on the government (44 percent). Approximately one-third of respondents believe large companies, water companies and individual citizens bear complete responsibility. Little responsibility is placed on farmers and NGOs. While Indians do not place primary responsibility on large companies, they do believe that companies need to be a part of the solution (66 percent agree).
A majority (66 percent) of Indians agree that water shortages are such a big problem that there is little individuals can do. Seventy-five percent indicate they need more information before they would feel able to help protect water.
When prompted on eight environmental issues, Indians consider water pollution, fresh water shortages, as well as failed food crops because of weather to be the most serious. Concern for air pollution is also high. Seventy-one percent of Indians surveyed agree that it is important for all people to have adequate, affordable drinking water. Seventy-four percent worry that fresh water shortages will become an increasingly severe problem worldwide.
Majorities demonstrate concern for particular water issues in India. Although there is little differentiation among these issues, concern for the cost of water tends to be lower than concern for other water issues (60 percent are very concerned).
When asked who should be held responsible for ensuring clean water in communities, Indians place primary responsibility on the government (44 percent). Approximately one-third of respondents believe large companies, water companies and individual citizens bear complete responsibility. Little responsibility is placed on farmers and NGOs. While Indians do not place primary responsibility on large companies, they do believe that companies need to be a part of the solution (66 percent agree).
A majority (66 percent) of Indians agree that water shortages are such a big problem that there is little individuals can do. Seventy-five percent indicate they need more information before they would feel able to help protect water.
El Nino may increase drought in Africa and India
New El Nino may lead to increased drought in India (ANI) LONDON - Meteorologists have warned that a new El Nino has begun, which may lead to increased drought in Africa, India and Australia, and may make 2010 one of the hottest years on record.
El Nino is a periodic warming of the normally cold waters of the eastern tropical Pacific, the ocean region westwards out from South America along the line of the equator.
The 1997-98 El Nino combined with global warming to push 1998 into being the world’s hottest year, and caused major droughts and catastrophic forest fires in South-east Asia which sent a pall of smoke right across the region.
Now, according to a report in The Independent, a new El Nino has begun, which may cause increased drought in Africa, India and Australia, heavier rainfall in South America and increased extremes in Britain, of warm and cold.
El Nino is a periodic warming of the normally cold waters of the eastern tropical Pacific, the ocean region westwards out from South America along the line of the equator.
The 1997-98 El Nino combined with global warming to push 1998 into being the world’s hottest year, and caused major droughts and catastrophic forest fires in South-east Asia which sent a pall of smoke right across the region.
Now, according to a report in The Independent, a new El Nino has begun, which may cause increased drought in Africa, India and Australia, heavier rainfall in South America and increased extremes in Britain, of warm and cold.
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