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Magnitude of floods decreased between 1970 and 2010: Study

According to the study by IIT-Delhi and IIT-Roorkee, flash floods in higher reaches of Ganga and Indus are now happening in early monsoon period and could have ‘catastrophic outcomes’ (PTI)

Updated on Jul 08, 2025 07:52 AM IST

Ganga basin records lowest snow persistence in 23 years: Report

Snow cover persistence anomaly during November 2024-March 2025 in the Ganga basin.

Published on Apr 21, 2025 09:35 AM IST

Lower Ganga basin may face agri drought soon: BHU study

Prof Mall said, “Global warming increases the risk of hydro-climate extremes such as floods and droughts worldwide. The increasing rate of atmospheric heat increases the water content, which is the leading cause of extreme events. The widespread variability in extreme events has affected man-made and natural systems (File)

Updated on Sep 17, 2023 12:41 AM IST

‘Ghat Par Yog’ organised in over 100 places in India on occasion of Yoga day

Brijesh Pathak, deputy chief minister, Uttar Pradesh, participated in Yoga activities in Prayagraj, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Updated on Jun 22, 2022 06:59 PM IST

Value the knowledge of the Ganga’s riverine communities for river’s development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced the launch of the Namami Gange Clean-up programme with a budget of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000 crore during 2015–2020.(PTI)

Published on Mar 03, 2022 03:09 PM IST

Info on bodies dumped in Ganga river not available, Govt tells House

Info on bodies dumped in Ganga river not available, Govt tells House

Published on Feb 08, 2022 12:17 AM IST

New Ganga law will define cleanliness levels, make polluters pay

Cleaning the Ganga is a gargantuan task requiring multiple authorities to coordinate between states and the Centre.(AP)

Updated on Aug 19, 2020 11:24 AM IST

1,000 dams on Ganga basin obstructing tributaries: Study

There are at least a thousand dams on the Ganga basin obstructing the flows of its various tributaries and adversely affecting the overall health of the river system(HT File Photo)

Updated on Nov 26, 2019 02:51 AM IST

Flood alert in 15 east UP districts with rivers flowing above danger mark following heavy rain

Children play on a water-logged road following heavy monsoon rain in Varanasi, Thursday, July 11, 2019. A flood alert has been sounded for 15 districts of east UP following heavy rain in the region.(PTI)

Published on Jul 18, 2019 02:40 PM IST

Can Clean India campaign pave way for reversing Ganga pollution curve?

Considering that the domestic sewage load in Ganga river is so high, officials are banking on Swachh Bharat Mission to bring it down in the coming years even as there has been little improvement in the river water’s quality.(File Photo)

Updated on Sep 26, 2018 08:20 AM IST

Is muck disposal in Uttarakhand Ganga basin the culprit?

Social activists claim that a large amount of muck generated by cutting hills have been dumped in the lush green forest on the river banks thus prompting natural water sources to dry up.(HT FILE (REPRESENTATIVE PIC))

Updated on May 25, 2018 10:07 PM IST

Ganga will be clean by 2020 till Haridwar, says Uttarakhand CM

Lakhs of devotees throng the banks of the Ganga during Kumbh Mela at Haridwar.(HT File Photo)

Published on Apr 01, 2018 06:00 PM IST

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