Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 29 (ANI): A new water filtration plant in the Bumzoo area of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district is among the initiatives introduced by the Centre in the union territory.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): With lakes in Mumbai reaching 95.19 per cent of the total capacity, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday decided to withdraw the cut in water supply in Mumbai city from August 29.
Chikkaballapura (Karnataka) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): Two lakes of Manchanabele will also be filled with water of either HN valley or Yettinahole project soon, said district in-charge Minister Dr K Sudhakar.
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 28 (ANI): After heavy rain, a child drowned in a pool in a waterlogged area at Gaushala underpass in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Friday, said Pramod Kumar, additional municipal commissioner.
Baleshwar (Odisha) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): River Subarnarekha at Mathani Road Bridge in Baleshwar district of Odisha continues to flow in 'Severe' situation due to heavy rain in the region from the past couple of days, informed Central Water Commission on Friday.
New Delhi [India] Aug 28 (ANI/Mediawire): WHO has declared Hepatitis a major health concern for a developing nation like India. So it's time to know more about the disease and availability of the vaccine.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): Twenty four of the 64 sluice gates of Hirakud Dam were opened on Friday by authorities to discharge the floodwaters, following incessant rain that caused Mahanadi river water level to rise.
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 28 (ANI): Rivers in Udhampur district are overflowing as the region has been receiving heavy rainfall in the past few days.
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): Normal life has been disrupted in Mokhra village of Chhatarpur due to severe water-logging in the area, following a rise in the water level of Singhpur barrage after the rainfall.
Bhadrak (Odisha) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): Several areas in Bhadrak district are facing flooding, as the water-level of Baitarani river rises due to heavy rainfall.
Ladakh [India], Aug 28 (ANI): Assumed to have limited vegetation because of the harsh climatic conditions, farmers of Ladakh is now exploring new ways to cultivate seasonal vegetables and fruits which are basically grown in warm weather areas.
Peshawar [Pakistan], Aug 27 (ANI): The recently inaugurated Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Peshawar city of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is facing criticism by the people after the stations get flooded and witnessed water leakages during heavy rains.