The floodwaters in the Yamuna River in India reached the walls of the Taj Mahal. According to an Indian media report, the water of the Yamuna river has reached the walls of the Taj Mahal for the first time in 45 years. This 17th century monument in Agra is feared to be damaged by flood…
Photo courtesy of Twitter In the Indian city of Noida, a bull worth 1 crore was rescued after being trapped in the flood water. According to Indian media, after the recent rains in India, the water of the Yamuna river had flooded in the last few days and entered the city of Noida, trapping many…
The rains broke a 45-year-old record of water level in the Yamuna river. Due to heavy rains in India, the water level in Yamuna river is continuously increasing. According to the Indian media from New Delhi, a water rail from the Yamuna river entered New Delhi. After which all educational institutions of the city have…
“The continuous decline in water quality due to increased salinity levels in its composition is alarming. This situation significantly impacts vulnerable groups, such as children and adolescents, pregnant women and people suffering from chronic diseases,” they said in a statement. Water privatization fears Although health authorities have urged vulnerable groups to purchase bottled water, “this may…
Image Courtesy: India Today Heavy rains in India have broken a 45-year-old record of water levels in the Yamuna River. With reference to the Indian Water Commission from New Delhi, the Indian media said that the water level in the Yamuna River has reached a height of 207.72 meters. In this regard, the Indian Water…
Water pollution poses a significant challenge to human health and the environment in many countries. With around 2.2 billion people lacking “safely managed drinking water”, 3.5 billion without safe sanitation access, and two billion devoid of basic hygiene services in 2022, the world is moving too slowly to reach the SDG 6 ensuring that basic water…
Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori—File photo Governor Sindh Kamran Tesori has demanded the authorities to give IG Sindh and MD Water Board under my coordination. This has been said by Sindh Governor Kamran Tesori during a conversation in the morning show ‘Jeo Pakistan’ of ‘Jeo News’. He says that I said to give IG Sindh under…
In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, the Beas river overflowed after torrential rains. The Beas river burst its banks and washed away the settlements and vehicles with it. According to Indian media reports, the state administration imposed emergency in 7 districts of Himachal Pradesh. According to media reports, a warning has been issued for…
The study provides the first in-depth analysis of gender inequalities in drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in households, revealing that women and girls bear the brunt of the global water and sanitation crisis. Billions lack access Globally, 2.2 billion people still do not have safely managed drinking water at home, and some 3.4 billion…
Karachi: A 6-year-old boy died after drowning in an underground water tank in Bagh Korangi. The sad incident took place in Bagh Korangi Sector 10A where a young boy drowned after his house fell into the underground water tank. In this regard, SHO Awami Colony Jamal Laghari said that the deceased was identified as 6-year-old…
