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Water Resources Department
Karnataka Finance Department Warns CM D.K. Shivakumar Over New Projects
The Karnataka Finance Department has cautioned Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar against announcing new projects due to a rising fiscal deficit and significant outstanding payments.
Odisha puts 11 districts on high alert as low-pressure system intensifies
The Odisha government has issued a high alert for 11 districts due to an intensifying low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal expected to bring heavy rain.
Farmers protest by locking office over Bhadra water issues
Farmers in Malebennur protested by locking water resources department offices over inconsistent water flow in the Bhadra canal.
Sir M Visvesvaraya Birth Anniversary Celebrated in Malebennur
The 161st birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya was celebrated at the Water Resources Department office in Malebennur.
Water supply to Sabarimala faces tariff hurdle ahead of season
A financial and legal dispute between the Kerala Water Authority and the Travancore Devaswom Board over water supply tariffs and maintenance responsibilities at Sabarimala is awaiting government intervention.
Drive under way to remove seemai karuvelam in Villupuram district
The Villupuram district administration has begun removing invasive seemai karuvelam trees from local waterbodies and government lands following a Madras High Court directive.
Godavari waters reach Anakapalli in AP, easing water concerns
Godavari river water has reached Anakapalli via the Polavaram Left Main Canal, providing water security for new data centers in the Visakhapatnam region.
Mettur dam water reaches Upper Anicut to support samba paddy cultivation
Water released from the Stanley Reservoir in Mettur has reached the Upper Anicut near Tiruchi, supporting the upcoming samba paddy cultivation despite concerns over water availability.
Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary orders completion of monsoon preparedness by September end
The Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu instructed officials to complete all monsoon preparedness and infrastructure works in Chennai by the end of September.
Ganga water level exceeds highest flood mark at Patna Gandhi Ghat
The water level of the Ganga river at Gandhi Ghat in Patna has exceeded the highest flood level following heavy rainfall in Bihar and Nepal.
Floods affect 373 villages across three districts in north Odisha
Flooding in north Odisha has affected 373 villages across Balasore, Jajpur, and Mayurbhanj districts, with authorities maintaining rescue and relief operations despite receding river water levels.
Protests continue in Karnataka over Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu
Farmers and political groups in Karnataka protest against releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu, leading to the cancellation of a Tamil movie screening in Mandya.
Kabini dam water release reaches Tamil Nadu by early August 2026
Water released from Karnataka's Kabini Dam is expected to reach the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu by early August 2026 amidst an ongoing inter-state water dispute.
Kakinada board approves Godavari water diversion to Yeleru reservoir
The Kakinada District Irrigation Advisory Board approved water diversion from the Godavari River to the Yeleru reservoir to support Kharif irrigation in Kakinada district amid water scarcity concerns.
Thanjavur administration initiates water budget exercise to address potential shortages
The Thanjavur district administration has initiated a Water Budget and Management exercise to mitigate potential water shortages due to climate change and reduced river flow.
Keoladeo National Park faces water crisis amid insufficient rainfall and dam supply
Rajasthan's Keoladeo National Park faces a severe water crisis due to insufficient rainfall and the lack of water release from Panchana Dam, threatening local biodiversity and tourism livelihoods.
Tamil Nadu fishers oppose proposed Mamallan reservoir project near Kovalam
Traditional fishers and environmentalists in Tamil Nadu urge the state government to abandon the proposed Mamallan reservoir project near Kovalam, warning it ignores tidal inundation and storm surge risks that could flood the reservoir and destroy local prawn-fishing livelihoods.