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River basin conservation also strongly influences the attainment of broader goals related to environmental conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development
The water level in Swarnarekha was recorded at 116.58 metres at 9 am on Sunday against the danger mark of 121.50 metres
A significant shift in snowfall patterns during winters has also been observed, affecting river discharge during the peak summer season, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena said
The chief minister, accompanied by top government officials, visited the areas along with the river to check the arrangements being made to avert the floods
The bridge, constructed by the state government, was not opened to the public as approach roads to the bridge were yet to be constructed
The Taiwan Strait is a key transit point for global commerce but is also known for its winds and tides, raising speculation over whether the small boat made it on its own from the Chinese coast
While two bodies were found within the first two days of the June 4 incident, Russian officials said two more were recovered this morning, Jalgaon district collector Ayush Prasad said
The Central Water Commission (CWC) has detailed the state of water storage in reservoirs, noting that live storage capacity has dwindled to just 35 per cent of the total capacity
They projected that nitrogen pollution could render many sub-basins in South China, Central Europe, North America, and Africa to become water scarcity hotspots
Sustaining the growth momentum seen in FY23 in the three states along the country's holiest river is key to realising Viksit Bharat@ 2047
He informed that Namami Gange is among the world's acclaimed river rejuvenation programs and was recognised as one of the top 10 "World Restoration Flagships" on December 13th, 2022
Officials added that relief operations are being undertaken in the villages in Telangana and all district officials are on high alert
The Indian victims have been identified by their kin in India as Pravin Chaudhary (50), Dakshaben Chaudhary (45), their daughter Vidhi (23), and son Met (20)
The police reached the spot on Saturday and issued an alert regarding the situation
The officials said the traffic on the Jammu-Pathankot highway was also diverted in Kathua district where two pillars of a bridge suffered damages due to flash floods in Tarnah nallah
Earlier, Chirang and Bongaigaon districts in Assam were flooded after an increase in the water level of the Brahmaputra river due to incessant rainfall across the state
Additionally, during the monsoon season, the students often miss school as the river gets flooded, making it difficult for them to cross it
While the areas in the city continued to face water-logging due to incessant rains on Saturday and Sunday and a fresh spell of rainfall on Monday
The Northern Railways said it has cancelled around 17 trains and diverted around 12 others, while traffic has been suspended at four locations due to waterlogging
Flash floods have been reported from many areas in south Kashmir, including Kulgam district, but there are no reports of any major damage