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<loc>https://www.indiawaterportal.org/rivers-and-lakes/receding-rudrasagar-leaves-neermahal-stranded-and-fishermen-without-livelihood</loc>
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<image:caption>The Neermahal of Tripura</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tourist boats parked at Rudrasagar Lake</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tourists on a boat ride on Rudrasagar Lake</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A fisherman repairing a tourist boat</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fishermen collecting tree branches to catch fish in the middle of Rudrasagar Lake</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A fisherman returning early with his fishing hook</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fishermen on the shore cleaning their nets after the day’s catch</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A pillar that measures the Rudrasagar Lake’s water level, showing it is far below the required level</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Half damaged main gate of Neermahal Water Palace</image:caption>
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<image:caption>One of the fishermen with his net is still hopeful of a good catch</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fishermen paddling a fishing boat on Rudrasagar Lake</image:caption>
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<news:title>Receding Rudrasagar leaves Neermahal stranded and fishermen without livelihood </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.indiawaterportal.org/opportunities/research-associate-geoinformatics-wotr</loc>
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<loc>https://www.indiawaterportal.org/opportunities/multiple-positions-project-aranya-live-foundation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T12:03:14.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Multiple Positions – Project ARANYA, Live Foundation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opportunities</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.indiawaterportal.org/opportunities/research-and-outreach-officer-strengthening-local-information-systems-in-india-bbc-media-action-india</loc>
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<news:title>Research and Outreach Officer, Strengthening local information systems in India, BBC Media Action India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.indiawaterportal.org/opportunities/executive-programs-livelihood-collectives-for-integrated-livelihood-initiatives</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T10:38:30.777Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.indiawaterportal.org/opportunities/development-organiser-localizing-waste-solutions-and-livelihood-enhancement-aga-khan-foundation-india</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T10:25:20.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Development Organiser (Localizing Waste Solutions and Livelihood Enhancement), Aga Khan Foundation, India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.indiawaterportal.org/climate-change/weathering-heatwaves-in-india-2025-health-water-and-policy-challenges-amidst-climate-change</loc>
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<image:caption>Heat waves are becoming more frequent and intense in India. How do we cope with them?</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Heat warnings based on colour code used by IMD</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Heat waves can have a number of direct and indirect impacts</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Factors that make one vulnerable to heat</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Heat actions plans implemented across nine cities in India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T10:01:34.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weathering heatwaves in India 2026: Health, water and policy challenges amidst climate change</news:title>
<news:keywords>climate change, heat waves, health, biodiversity, humidity, India Metereological Department, World Health Organisation, temperature, droughts, heat stroke, drinking water, sanitation, mental health, reproductive health, malnutrition, Heat Action Plans</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.indiawaterportal.org/environment/sustainability/why-the-himalayas-need-a-new-framework-for-sustainable-development</loc>
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<image:caption>Discover why the Himalayas needs ecological planning, institutional reform, and context-specific design to combat climate risks and infrastructure failure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T07:44:23.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the Himalayas need a new framework for sustainable development </news:title>
<news:keywords>Himalayan sustainable development, Indian Himalayan Region, Climate resilience, Infrastructure planning, Environmental governance, Disaster risk reduction, Ecological limits, Mountain urban planning, Watershed-based management, Himalayan white paper</news:keywords>
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