The Latest Breaking News from the Central Water Commission

India's Indian Softshell Turtle Is One of the Most Endangered Freshwater Reptiles in Its Own Rivers

A Reptile Built for Rivers, Stranded by ThemThe Indian softshell turtle, Nilssonia gangetica, can grow to over 70 centimetres and weigh close to 25 kilograms. Its shell is not the hard dome most people picture. It is a flattened, leathery pad, cartilaginous rather than bony, that lets the animal slip…

Times Life · Aug 27

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves resolution in Assembly against Mekedatu dam; Congress, VCK extend support

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a unanimous resolution today against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct a dam at Mekedatu across the Cauvery River.

The Economic Times · Jun 19

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay opposes Mekedatu project, writes to PM Modi after SC nod to Karnataka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt Karnataka's Mekedatu Reservoir Project. Vijay stated the project violates Supreme Court rulings and the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal award. Farmers in Tamil Nadu are concerned about their water supply. Karnataka, however, views a recent…

The Economic Times · May 26

Huge inflows into Godavari affecting construction activity at Polavaram project, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu

Huge inflows into Godavari affecting construction activity at Polavaram project, says Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu. We are waiting for the decision of the Central Water Commission on the way forward regarding the damaged diaphragm wall, he says. The Union Cabinet is yet to give its nod to the revised…

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

NHPC, CWC experts yet to finalise plan for damaged diaphragm wall of Polavaram project, says Minister

Water Resources Minister Ambati Rambabu has said that the experts of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) and the Central Water Commission (CWC) are yet to finalise the future course of action pertaining to the Polavaram project diaphragm wall which was damaged during the Godavari floods in 2021. 

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

CM Kejriwal oversees flood relief camp in north Delhi’s Mori Gate area

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday visited a flood relief camp in Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya at Mori Gate in north Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 16, 2023

Delhi: Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah, seeks limited water release from Hathni Kund barrage

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the increased water level in the Yamuna River, seeking his intervention in the release of limited water from the Hathni Kund barrage in Haryana. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 12, 2023

Delhi rains | CM Kejriwal to hold meeting today

The Central Water Commission (CWC) said the water level in the river in Delhi is rising and is expected to surpass the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Tuesday, July 11. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Yamuna water level in Delhi may breach danger mark on Tuesday: Central Water Commission

NEW DELHI: The Central Water Commission (CWC) on Sunday said that the water level in the Yamuna river in Delhi is rising and is expected to breach the danger mark of 205.33 metres on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jul 9, 2023