Questions about NDSA's Interim report on Kaleshwaram Dams disaster. Plz Read, Share.

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The article rightly questions the blind faith that a 'just transition' to renewables will be panacea for all the environmental problem facing us . There is a need to reduce consumption, focus on efficiency and demand side management. And yes, recognize the rights of nature...

नद्यांची रूंदी कमी करून काठावर भिंती पुराचा धोका वाढवतात. बांधकामावर माती टाकून हिरवळ आणि चवीपुरती दोन झाडं लावल्याने नदीपात्रात पडणारे सांडपाणी स्वच्छ होत नाही. राजकारण-अर्थकारण दिसतेच आहे, वैज्ञानिक तथ्यही पहा - puneriverrevival.com
Pune River Revival Citizens Of Sustainable City JEEVITNADI Living River Foundation

JCBs are not allowed to be used in Riverbed Mining. This is a criminal act as it violates JK Minor Mineral Rules 2016. I request DC Ganderbal and DMO Ganderbal to intervene. Location Kichpara Environment Park Kangan
Office of LG J&K Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Information & PR, J&K DMO Ganderbal

“Initial findings from 15 RFD projects indicate: widespread destruction affecting livelihoods, biodiversity, rivers, & public finances. To restore rivers - create & sustain democratic participatory processes + mapping hydrology & stakeholders.”
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One of the reasons for such studies not being done or delayed as pointed out in the study is the non-availability of stream flow data in public domain in India. It is high time that the govt & CWC make these public promptly on daily basis. sandrp.in/2024/05/06/drp… Central Water Commission

BRAZIL: Dam Collapse in South Brazil in early May 2024 leads to death and destruction.

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-Wth increasing number of dams & rising impacts of climate change, Indian rivers, especially in urban areas, r facing dichotomy of water scarcity & flash flooding. Solution to both problems lie in ensuring that ecological flow of rivers across all seasons. vikalpsangam.org/article/re-env…

The 4 HEPs including 2 under construction on Chanju river in Ravi basin r located in highly seismic, climatically sensitive zone & hv faced landslide, flashflood threats which hv either bn overlooked or underated in EIA reports by WAPCOS & state govt. sandrp.in/2024/05/05/may…

A lifetime living in cities so disconnects folks from natural features like rivers and forests that they defend the worst artificially done-up water's edge with stone-pitching-upon-geofabric as 'river beautification', and demand roads that cut hills as 'traffic solutions'!

1/ International Rivers expresses its concern & solidarity over the unfolding tragedy in #Brazil , where a partial #dam collapsed after heavy rain at the 14 de Julho hydroelectric plant, unleashing a wall of water. Over 30 people have died & dozens missing.
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CHENAB valley in Kashmir sinking in 3 dists of Doda, Ramban & Kistwar. Besides several mega hydro projects, big road/railways joining Jammu-Srinagar pass here wth multiple tunnels. It's also a seismic zone. But these major interventions done without any disaster risk assessment.

The SC noted tht the dams wld not achieve intended purposes & wld prove detrimental to wildlife & eco-system of Kalesar NP. Disappointingly, NBWL approved the dams ignoring concerns raised by WII study & Forest Dept including damage to >1.50 lakh trees. sandrp.in/2024/05/02/yam…

People's Science Institute & India Rivers Forum are co-hosting a supported program for practitioners. This will help you understand freshwater systems around you

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-While drought is getting mitigated for the farmers growing cash crops, energized pump sets are creating new drought for marginal and poor peasants by drawing down the water table to below their reach. scroll.in/article/106675…

This report warns about the possible impending major earthquake in middle Himalayas, due at least since 1934. The scientists also say that there is a lot we can do to minimise the impacts, but we are not doing those things. hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/art-…

-“Restless Waters of the Ichhamati” by Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay celebrates the flora & fauna of Bengal. Through the gaze of a slow-moving river-farer, the novel considers the vibrant plant life & traces of human habitation along Ichhamati river’s banks. feminisminindia.com/2024/04/23/10-…

Indiscriminate, illegal sand mining in catchment area of under construction Isarda Dam d/s of Bisalpur dam on Banas river in Rajasthan close to Jaipur, is leading to fears tht Isarda dam may not get any water. Bisalpur dam, commissioned in 2004, hs bn full only 7 times in 20 yrs.

-Although mega project AMRUT 2.0 ws expected to end water crisis across Kushalnagar, thr is no water in Cauvery to enable pipelined supply. Non-availability of water in river hs forced authorities to source water frm borewells to meet needs of residents. newindianexpress.com/nation/2024/Ma…

The book - A Narrative of the Ganga (a citizen's report) - is now available for digital downloads for free, from our website.

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