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A file photo shows a severe cyclonic storm in progress. (Source: IWP Flickr photos)

Cyclone Titli hits Odisha and Andhra Pradesh

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Dr G.D. Agarwal (Pic by Sidwanshu Kumar)

Dr G.D. Agarwal fought to protect the river Ganga till his last breath.

Real estate development has wiped out large swathes of land on the active floodplain of the rivers in Kerala; the reduction in its cross section led to massive inundation during the Kerala floods, 2018.

Damage to floodplains harms the riverine ecosystem, lessens groundwater recharge capacity and poses threats of flash floods. Enforcement of floodplain zoning regulation is a must to avert floods.

Water schemes are not planned properly affecting their performance in Rajasthan. (Photo: IWP flickr photos)

State of drinking water supply schemes in Rajasthan

The CAG’s performance audit on Rajasthan observes various deficiencies in the implementation of drinking water supply schemes.

Olive Ridley turtle (Source: Pawar Pooja via Wikipedia commons)

Centre approves projects near turtle nesting sites

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Soil moisture plays an important role in agriculture. (Source: IWP Flickr photo)

India's first soil moisture map out

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Extreme weather events like floods indicate climate change. (Photo: IWP flickr photos)

Global warming impacts on India to be huge

The latest report from the UN's climate change panel says that world is already witnessing the consequences of one-degree global warming.

Sanitation is not just about constructing toilets. (Image: India Water Portal)

Swachh Bharat Mission: It’s all about numbers

As Swachh Bharat Mission is racing towards its 2019 deadline, a CAG report reveals that sanitation is not a one-time exercise and there is a need to look beyond the deadline.