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When TVK Ally Congress Gave Cold Shoulder, NDA Ally Chandrababu Naidu Stepped Up To Address Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays efforts to secure water from neighbouring states have exposed a striking poli

The Commune Mag 3 Nov 2026 11:42 am

Meghalaya grapples with water crisis after 85% rainfall deficit in October

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Nov 2: Meghalaya is grappling with a deepening water crisis after an 85 per cent rainfall defi

The Shillong Times 3 Nov 2026 12:32 am

'A despicable betrayal': Dems incensed by Haley Stevenss endorsement of Mike Rogers

On Election Day, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers will face off in what may be the marquee battle of t

Yahoo 2 Nov 2026 9:51 pm

Water crisis: CIDCO announces GPS tracking for tankers, OTP-based access

All 34 water tankers have been equipped with GPS tracking systems, while 11 major tanker filling stations have been plac

Mid Day 30 Oct 2026 7:09 pm

Centre politicising drinking water issues: Ktaka Minister

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Oct 29 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Water Resources N. Cheluvarayaswamy on Thursday accused t

bhaskarlive 29 Oct 2026 9:48 pm

Ensure Kamarajar dam is filled up to tide over water crisis, Dindigul Councillors urge officials

Corporation Commissioner says a team has been formed to monitor the situation and steps will be taken to close the shutt

The Hindu 29 Oct 2026 9:17 pm

Owaisi writes to govt with action plan for El Nino

Hyderabad: With the state bracing for an El Nio-induced water crisis, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday, October

The Siasat Daily 28 Oct 2026 9:09 pm

Why build data centres when drinking water is scarce? HRF asks govt

Hyderabad: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) urged the Revanth Reddy government to suspend artificial intelligence (AI) data

The Siasat Daily 27 Oct 2026 5:59 pm

City stares at water crisis, a well full to brim neglected

The Times of India 27 Oct 2026 12:56 am

Stepwells Offer Partial Relief To Water Crisis

The groundwater department cautioned that storing water in a step well did not necessarily mean groundwater was being re

Deccan Chronicle 25 Oct 2026 12:05 am

BRS MLAs Warn Congress Govt Over Hyderabad Water Crisis

The Times of India 24 Oct 2026 5:35 pm

Who can guarantee drinking water supply next year ? Is the question being asked by residents

Following the recent drinking water crisis and households bearing the cost of water scarcity, corporator candidates face

The Hindu 23 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

Maha: Raj Thackeray demands impartial probe in Rs 500 crore audio clip row

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) MNS Chief Raj Thackeray on Friday demanded an impartial probe in the controversial

bhaskarlive 23 Oct 2026 5:37 pm

Water row turns violent at housing society, seven injured amidst water crisis

A dispute over vehicle washing amid water shortages left seven people injured at a housing society in Punes Charholi. An

Mid Day 22 Oct 2026 1:54 pm

Maharashtra Government Urges Villages to Prepare Water Crisis Plans by October 25

Maharashtras water minister directs villages to submit plans to tackle potential water shortages by October 25 amid drou

Daily Kiran 21 Oct 2026 8:58 pm

Mexico Water Crisis Explodes! Angry Protesters Torch Streets, Target Government Buildings

Thousands marched through Guadalajara demanding clean drinking water as anger over foul-smelling, contaminated supplies

The Times of India 19 Oct 2026 9:25 pm

LG Saxena lays foundation stones for two water reservoirs in Kargils Sodh block

Srinagar, Oct 17: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh Vinai Kumar Saxena has laid the foundation stones for two water reservoi

Greater Kashmir 17 Oct 2026 10:23 am

BRS slams Congress govt for drought-like conditions in Telangana

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Friday, October 16, hit out at the state

The Siasat Daily 16 Oct 2026 10:06 pm

Most Indore MLAs Skip Water Crisis Meet; Vijayvargiya Quips Maybe No Scarcity In Their Areas

Mr. Vijayvargiya convened a meeting of the elected representatives and officials in Indore on Thursday to take stock of

Deccan Chronicle 16 Oct 2026 9:38 pm

Severe Drought Declared in Parts of UK as Water Crisis Deepens

More than 80 percent of England is currently in a state of drought as it continues to experience below average levels of

Deccan Chronicle 15 Oct 2026 8:40 pm

MP: Indore prepares for possible water crisis after deficient rainfall

Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 15 (IANS) Indore is preparing for a possible drinking water shortage in the coming months aft

bhaskarlive 15 Oct 2026 7:24 pm

Restore seven hours power supply to pumpsets in Yadgir, GESCOM urged

Yadgir is reeling under severe drought, mounting drinking water crisis and acute fodder shortage, among others, says sam

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 7:05 pm

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NDTV 13 Oct 2026 10:55 pm

Mumbai Braces For Water Crisis: 10% Cut Under Consideration Amid El Nio

Mumbai is looking beyond its current water reserves as El Nio, rising temperatures and increased evaporation raise conce

NDTV 13 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

Fines, FIRs, Dry Taps: Maharashtra Announces Curbs As Water Crisis Deepens

The impact of El Nino and an inadequate monsoon have brought Maharashtra to a critical juncture, with water scarcity eme

NDTV 13 Oct 2026 11:55 am

'Not a single drop': AI data centre boom sparks water protests on Indonesian island

Around 300 residents of Batam island protested against water shortages that disrupted their daily lives. They accused da

The Times of India 13 Oct 2026 9:42 am

Mumbai is already thirsty: Why the 2041 problem is really a 2026 problem

Mumbai is experiencing a significant water crisis due to a supply deficit of over 500 million liters daily. The city's d

The Times of India 12 Oct 2026 10:15 am

Indias water crisis is becoming an agriculture crisis: What can farmers do differently?

Indias agricultural future will be shaped by precision, efficiency, and the willingness to change, so water scarcity bec

The Hindu Businessline 11 Oct 2026 10:11 am

Kabul water crisis: Afghan capital edges towards 'day zero' as boreholes dry, drought bites and aid stays frozen

Kabul faces a severe water crisis as aquifers deplete faster than they can be replenished. The population growth has res

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 8:40 pm

Hyderabad faces drinking water crisis by December; Singur reservoir, crucial to city's IT belt, has only 60 days of supply left

Hyderabad's core urban region is staring at an early drinking water crisis as key reservoirs supplying the city keep dep

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 2:53 pm

In 2006, Matt Damon built a non-profit after seeing water crisis in a Zambian village; 20 years later, the charity mission has reached more than 95 million people

Matt Damon's water nonprofit began after a 2006 visit to Zambia, where a borewell near a young girl's home was the only

The Economic Times 6 Oct 2026 1:40 pm

Maha braces for water crisis, orders 10% cut from Oct 16

The Maharashtra government announced a minimum 10 per cent water cut for all urban and rural local bodies starting Octob

Rediff 5 Oct 2026 5:50 pm

Pakistan Faces Food Insecurity Amidst Climate Challenges and Water Crisis

Pakistan must modernize its agriculture to combat food insecurity exacerbated by climate change and water shortages, a r

Daily Kiran 5 Oct 2026 1:53 am

Indore water tragedy: Cong raises questions over missing documents, administrative delay

Digital Desk | Indore, Oct 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday questioned the disappearance or non-availability o

bhaskarlive 2 Oct 2026 1:56 pm

Karnatakas Tumakuru Faces Water Crisis Amid Significant Rainfall Deficit

Tumakuru, Karnataka, is experiencing a severe water crisis due to a 47% drop in rainfall this monsoon season. Karnatakas

Daily Kiran 30 Sep 2026 9:54 am

NDA, YSRCP step up preparations for local body elections in Visakhapatnam

While NDA highlights development works, YSRCP focuses on drinking water crisis and alleged government failures

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

Trinamool RS MP Samirul Islam files PIL in Calcutta HC over water crisis in Kolkata colony

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Samirul Islam has moved the Calcutta High Court

bhaskarlive 26 Sep 2026 11:50 am

Uttam holds BRS responsible for Mahabubnagar water crisis

The Irrigation Minister says El Nino worsened the situation, but BRSs faulty policies, neglect left south Telangana vuln

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:52 pm

Kochi continues to grapple with acute water crisis

Recent pipe bursts and shutdowns at the water treatment plants at Aluva and Maradu have exacerbated the crisis.

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 8:34 pm

Nainital Water Crisis: 6 Engineers Suspended After Contamination Leaves 2 Dead, Over 400 People Sick

Six engineers face suspension after contaminated drinking water in Jyolikot was linked to two deaths and widespread illn

The LogicaI Indian 22 Sep 2026 5:57 pm

Groundwater crisis in Punjab is widening social and economic divide, finds study

At 76.47%, Punjab has highest percentage of over-exploited groundwater blocks among all States; the States heavy relianc

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 5:05 pm

Groundwater crisis in Punjab is widening social and economic divide, finds study

At 76.47%, Punjab has highest percentage of over-exploited groundwater blocks among all States; the States heavy relianc

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 5:05 pm

Pakistans Water Crisis: A Result of Mismanagement and Policy Failures

A report reveals that Pakistans worsening water crisis stems from governance failures, not just natural causes. Pakistan

Daily Kiran 18 Sep 2026 9:24 pm

Water crisis deepens in drought-hit Thalavadi hills

An official at the Block Development Officer, Thalavadi, told The Hindu that larger villages require four to five tanker

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

Visakhapatnam: MLA Flags Drinking Water Crisis in Madhurawada, Bheemili

Bheemili MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao urged GVMC officials to act swiftly to resolve the drinking water shortage in Madhurawa

Deccan Chronicle 11 Sep 2026 1:23 am

Rayalaseema faces severe water crisis amid strengthening El Nino

As per the official data till the first week of September, there is significant deficit in rainfall across the vast regi

The Hindu 9 Sep 2026 8:58 pm

Panama Canal gets its first woman boss as Trump watches and $1.5 billion water crisis waits

Naval engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta now leads the Panama Canal administration. Her immediate priority involves advanci

The Economic Times 7 Sep 2026 7:20 pm

Data centres aren't India's water villain

India's water crisis has been created by decades of treating water as free. Prosecuting the newest useralone would be a

Business Standard 1 Sep 2026 9:49 pm

Punjab Sees Signs of Improvement in Groundwater Crisis, Extraction Rate Falls Over Four Years

Punjab reports falling groundwater extraction and rising canal water use, with more dark-zone blocks improving and recha

Oneindia 31 Aug 2026 9:01 pm

Carbon emissions are worsening the western US water crisis, new study finds

Decades of carbon emissions significantly worsened the western United States water crisis. Fossil fuel and cement produc

The Economic Times 30 Aug 2026 10:45 pm

Amid Growing Water Crisis, Chandigarh University Biotechnology Researchers Get Patent for Innovative Device to Kitchen Wastewater Reuse, Save Potable Water

Amid Growing Water Crisis, Chandigarh University Biotechnology Researchers Get Patent for Innovative Device to Kitchen W

The Hindu 29 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Drought-hit England tells South Asians to wash rice twice, urges less water for wudu

England faces a water crisis after summer heatwaves depleted reservoir levels. Taxpayer funds support campaigns encourag

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 11:57 am

Drought-hit England tells South Asians to wash rice twice, urges less water for wudu

England faces a water crisis after summer heatwaves depleted reservoir levels. Taxpayer funds support campaigns encourag

The Economic Times 24 Aug 2026 11:57 am

Noida Water Crisis Raises Safety Concerns

A video showing a girl collecting drinking water from a pipe above a dirty drain in Noidas Sector 78 went viral on socia

The Times of India 18 Aug 2026 3:25 pm

Ancient Blueprint for a Greener Tomorrow

Experts feel the answer to Indias water crisis, pollution, climate change woes lie hidden in ancient wisdom low-irrigat

Deccan Chronicle 13 Aug 2026 7:59 pm

Karnataka to decide on Cauvery water release amid severe water crisis

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The News Mill 11 Aug 2026 6:42 pm

Health City Borewells Blamed for Water Crisis in Arilova

Officials said action would be initiated against hospitals found to have violated rules.

Deccan Chronicle 11 Aug 2026 7:14 am

Andhra Pradesh: CPM Stages Road Blockade Over Water Crisis

The protest was held in front of the GVMC Assistant Engineer's office near Durgalamma Temple in Balajinagar: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 7 Aug 2026 11:12 pm

Vizag Apartment Dwellers, Slums Facing Acute Water Crisis

Cases of water tanker owners dodging supplies to residences are increasing.

Deccan Chronicle 7 Aug 2026 1:36 am

GVMC Launches Dial-A-Tanker Amid City Water Crisis

GVMC commissioner Ketan Garg, in a statement on Thursday, said the corporation is working on a war footing to ensure The

Deccan Chronicle 7 Aug 2026 12:49 am

Amid drought, Yathindra asks officials to prepare for water crisis and promote alternative crops

Minister directs officials to prioritise filling lakes, ensure water quality and draw up contingency plans

The Hindu 6 Aug 2026 7:20 pm

Karnataka rain Minister Sharan Prakash Patil reviews drought and drinking water crisis in Yadgir

Dr. Patil directed Revenue and Agriculture Department officials to submit a comprehensive report on crop damage caused b

The Hindu 6 Aug 2026 12:18 pm

Karnatakas Water Crisis: Former CM Calls for Strong Arguments in Supreme Court

Bengaluru, August 2: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai stated on Sunday that recent rainfall in the Cauve

Daily Kiran 2 Aug 2026 7:45 pm

Call grows louder for new water tank atThammanam in Kochi

The new tank at Thammanam was proposed following the partial collapse of the 1.35-crore-litre water tank, which had trig

The Hindu 2 Aug 2026 1:39 am

Karnatakas Water Crisis: Kumaraswamy Calls CWRC Order Unscientific

Hassan, July 30: Central Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has labeled the order from the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CW

Daily Kiran 30 Jul 2026 2:50 am

Seeking drought declaration, Samyukta Horata Karnataka calls for Kalaburagi Bandh on August 17

Samyukta Horata Karnataka says the drought devastated agriculture, depleted groundwater, dried up standing crops and tri

The Hindu 26 Jul 2026 7:15 pm

Water Crisis Deepens in Quetta Amidst Accusations Against Sindh

Quetta, July 23: The city of Quetta in Pakistan is currently grappling with a severe water crisis. According to local me

Daily Kiran 23 Jul 2026 7:23 am

Cholera Outbreak Claims 200 Lives in Nigerias Borno State Amid Water Crisis

Washington, July 23: A cholera outbreak in Nigerias northeastern Borno State has resulted in nearly 200 deaths over the

Daily Kiran 23 Jul 2026 7:13 am

Telangana Facing Groundwater Crisis in El Nino Year

When the 2025-26 crop season began, Telanganas groundwater reserves were 506 tmc ft, of which 237 tmc ft have been used.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Jul 2026 12:33 am

CM Revanth to review drought, irrigation measures

El Nino, water crisis top Cabinet agenda

Deccan Chronicle 16 Jul 2026 11:34 pm

Kerya 500m from Opa, yet facing water crisis

Ponda: Residents of Kerya in the Curti-Khandepar panchayat said the village has been facing a severe water shortage for

The Navhind Times 13 Jul 2026 1:36 am

1,119 villages across Karnataka identified as vulnerable to drinking water scarcity

Karnataka has hired 978 private borewells and 254 private tankers, besides deploying 35 departmental tankers, to avert t

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 8:30 pm

From Maoist Crossfire To Water Crisis : An Odisha Tribal Village Is Still Thirsty

Lekadpaju villagers are currently waiting for safe drinking water project from government but they get only assurances f

Deccan Chronicle 8 Jul 2026 2:23 pm

Water crisis in Devakottai villages forces residents to sell livestock

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, we were charged 820 per household to provide water connections and were promised the suppl

The Hindu 7 Jul 2026 8:39 pm

Pakistan's water crisis deepens as Rawalpindi residents struggle amid official inaction

Large parts of Rawalpindi city and the cantonment are grappling with an acute water shortage during the peak summer seas

The Economic Times 7 Jul 2026 2:34 pm

Cauverybasinfarmersabandon or delay sowing amid water crisis

While reservoir levels are worryingly low, lakes, ponds, and small water bodies are also running out of water in the Cau

The Hindu 5 Jul 2026 7:39 pm