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Uttar Pradesh: Water level of Saryu river rises amid heavy rainfall

Central Water Commission official said that the water level of Saryu river has crossed the danger mark. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Speed up measures for new dam at Mullaperiyar, Kerala tells Central Water Commission

Kerala requests Centre to speed up measures for new Mullaperiyar dam, review Parambikulam-Aliyar agreement.

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Delhi: Commuters face difficulties as severe waterlogging persists in Yamuna adjoining areas

Following the incessant rains in the National Capital, water-logging was reported in several areas adding to the woes of the commuters. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi on high alert as Yamuna crosses danger mark, touches 206.24 metres

The water level in Yamuna river is rising continuously as Haryana released more water into the river from the Hathnikund barrage amid rains across northwest India including Delhi.

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State Govt ready to deal with flood situation: Assam Disaster Management Authority

As the water levels of many rivers are rising up following incessant rain and a few districts of Assam have been affected in the first spell of flood, the state government is ready to deal with any kind of situation and directed all districts to be alert. Read further on…

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Jaipur institute identified as the first centre for earthquake safety of dams

Earthquake shaking is considered the most significant threat to the safety of dams.

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Data | Learning from 2018 floods, here’s how Kerala managed dams better in 2022

Unlike 2018, the storage levels of dams and reservoirs were maintained better this year, using a concept called “Upper Rule Level”

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Delhi: Yamuna water level recedes; slightly above the warning mark

A forecast from the Central Water Commission said the water level is likely to drop to 204.5 metres by 5 pm. Further details on Dynamite News:

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Three shutters of Idukki’s Cheruthoni dam opened

Water was released as per the rule curve level fixed by the Central Water Commission

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Telangana didn’t obtain investment clearance from Centre for Kaleshwaram

Kaleshwaram not eligible for National Project Status, Minister replies to Uttam’s question in LS

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Don’t give scope for disputes between Telugu States: AP Minister

CWC and other agencies cleared Polavaram after thorough examination, he says

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Govt. constitutes State Committee on Dam Safety

It has been constituted under the provisions of the Dam Safety Act, 2021

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Dam over troubled waters: Why the Mekedatu water project continues to divide Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

As Karnataka takes further steps towards the realisation of the Mekedatu dam, here is a look at the issue that has been a bone of contention between the two riparian States that have also historically fought over the sharing of Cauvery water

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Andhra Pradesh: Central support sought to speed up weir project on Krishna at Siddeswaram

‘Feasibility report was approved by Central Water Commission in August 2011’

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Safety first: On Dam Safety Authority

The Dam Safety Authority might be able to monitor the safety aspects of the Mullaperiyar dam

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T.N. keenly awaits Central Water Commission’s Mullaperiyar proposal

Supreme Court has suggested that supervisory committee take charge of dam’s safety and maintenance

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Presence of toxic metals in State rivers higher than permissible limits

Study conducted by the Central Water Commission

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Centre constitutes National Dam Safety Authority

The Centre also constituted a 22-member National Committee on Dam Safety which will be headed by the Chairman of the Central Water Commission.

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Mekedatu project | Government urged to step up efforts for NoC from Central Water Commission

‘T.N. has opposed the project but it benefits the neighbouring State the most’

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Cauvery Chronicles II: Ponni’s Perish

This story was first published on February 23, 2019. It has been republished today.

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