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Central Water Commission
Afzalpur farmers block national highway demanding lake replenishment
Farmers in Afzalpur blocked a national highway to demand the filling of local tanks with water from the Bhima River.
Mahanadi water dispute likely to be resolved soon: Chhattisgarh CM
The Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh stated that the long-standing water-sharing dispute over the Mahanadi River with Odisha is expected to be resolved soon.
Uttam blames previous government for irrigation failures amid El Nino crisis
Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy attributed the current water crisis in Telangana to El Nino effects and legacy issues from the previous BRS government's irrigation policies.
India Rejects Arbitration Ruling on Indus Waters Treaty Suspension
India maintains the suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty following a 2025 terror attack in Pahalgam.
Accelerated Himalayan melting threatens Indian economy
A new report warns that accelerated glacial melting in the Himalayas poses a critical threat to the Indian economy and regional stability.
Himalayas melting rapidly: How is India's economy at risk?
A new report warns that accelerating Himalayan glacier melting poses significant risks to India's economy and infrastructure, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation and policy reform.
Anbumani Ramadoss asks Tamil Nadu government to oppose Mekedatu dam project
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss has called on the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to increase efforts in opposing the proposed Mekedatu dam project in Karnataka.
Sikkim government identifies forty high risk glacial lakes to prevent flooding
The Sikkim government has identified 40 high-risk glacial lakes in the state, with 16 classified as critically dangerous, to mitigate the threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF).
IIT Mandi researchers identify nine high risk glacial lakes in Himachal Pradesh
Researchers from IIT Mandi have identified nine rapidly expanding glacial lakes in Himachal Pradesh that pose a significant risk of flooding to downstream communities.
Landslides close 136 roads in Uttarakhand following heavy monsoon rainfall
Heavy monsoon rains in Uttarakhand have triggered landslides that closed 136 roads and caused multiple rivers to cross warning thresholds, prompting administrative alerts.
Assam floods kill 21 people in one day affecting 16 districts
At least 21 people were killed in Assam within 24 hours as floods worsened, affecting over 564,000 people across 16 districts, prompting relief and rescue operations.
Cauvery Water Management Authority meets to review reservoir storage levels
The Cauvery Water Management Authority is meeting to review water storage in Karnataka's reservoirs, which stands at 52% of total capacity due to deficit rainfall, affecting water releases to Tamil Nadu.
Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest
Former BRS leader and Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy was shifted to Yashoda Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Central Water Commission returns Mekedatu dam project report to Karnataka government
The Central Water Commission returned the Detailed Project Report submitted by the Karnataka government for the Mekedati dam project, citing discrepancies with Supreme Court rulings, while state minister Rama Linga Reddy indicated a revised version will be submitted.
Odisha CM expects resolution to Mahanadi water dispute before Diwali
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed confidence that the Mahanadi river water dispute with Chhattisgarh could be resolved before Diwali following a tripartite meeting with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister requests Prime Minister intervention in Mekedatu dam project
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to block the Mekedatu project unless it conforms to the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal Award.
India records below average rainfall with reservoir levels falling significantly
Monsoon rains in India are below average, causing water storage in 54 major reservoirs to drop by over 80% while Karnataka also faces scarcity.
Jal Shakti Ministry asks Telangana to return unutilized scheme funds
The Ministry of Jal Shakto has directed the Telangana government to return ₹36.34 crore plus accrued interest of ₹17.88 crore for unutilized central assistance released under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana scheme following audit observations.
India power plant coal stocks drop amid rising electricity demand
Coal stocks at India's thermal power plants have fallen to levels sufficient for only 13 days of operations amid surging electricity demand, monsoon-related supply disruptions, and widespread forced outages, causing energy shortages and power cuts in several states.
Telangana government mandates expert safety certification for Kaleshwaram project operations
Telangana government will only allow operation of damaged Kaleshwaram project barrages after expert certification of safety, with rehabilitation designs being prepared by IIT Bombay and technical partners.