Ganga rises above warning level in Varanasi as Prayagraj ghats submergeGanga and Yamuna rivers are rising, submerging several ghats in Prayagraj. Authorities in Varanasi are stepping up flood preparedness as th...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Ganga water level crosses warning mark in Varanasi, rises at 2 cm per hrThe Ganga river's water level in Varanasi has now surpassed the warning mark. Officials are closely monitoring flood-affected areas along t...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Ganga Water Treaty renewal: Bihar's water interests to be considered, assures S JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar assured Sanjay Jha that Bihar's water interests will be considered. The 30-year Ganga Water Distribu...
03 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Just Join the Paani Points: India’s data centre boom puts water use and local security under scrutinyData centres' rapid expansion raises concerns about water stress in Indian cities. Existing regulations struggle to manage the sector's sig...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Bihar on alert as major rivers swell following heavy rains, all 69 gates of Sone Barrage openedHeavy rainfall in Bihar has led to swollen river levels in the last day. Notable rivers such as the Kosi and Gandak have surpassed danger t...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Ganga river crosses warning mark in Varanasi, boat operations suspendedVaranasi's Ganga river water level has surpassed the warning mark, prompting officials to halt all boat operations. The district administra...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Early warning of the Gohna lake burst of 1894The 1893 Gohna landslide in the UP Himalayas created a 900-foot natural dam and a massive lake that later breached catastrophically in 1894...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
25-yr-old dispute ends, Jharkhand & Bihar ink pact to share Sone river waterBihar and Jharkhand signed a water-sharing agreement for the Sone river. This pact resolves a long-standing water dispute between the two e...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Nepal faces secondary flash flood threat as debris forms dam: ICIMOD cryosphere specialistNepal faces secondary flash flood risks as debris forms a temporary dam. Over 470 people have died and nearly 1,000 are missing from recent...
31 Aug, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Nepal flash floods: 13 bodies recovered from Gandak in UP districtsThe recent Nepal floods have led to a somber recovery effort, as Uttar Pradesh police and SDRF retrieved thirteen bodies from the Gandak ri...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Varanasi flood preparedness: 198 boats, 21 flood posts, NDRF teams deployed; 61 relief camps, 24/7 control room set upVaranasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, an...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Bihar braces for floods as Nepal rains push rivers above danger markBihar faces significant flood threats as river water levels continue to rise. Heavy rainfall and flash floods in Nepal have caused major ri...
28 Aug, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary agrees to single-phase teachers' recruitment exam amid protestsBihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the teachers' recruitment exam will be held in one phase. This decision addresses a key dem...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Day after Nepal floods, water level of swollen Gandak river in Bihar receding: OfficialsThe Gandak river's water level is showing a receding trend after flash floods in Nepal. Discharge from the Gandak Barrage at Valmikinagar h...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Bihar eyes 4x growth, 10 million jobsBihar is scripting a development success story with an aggressive investment push. The state aims for industrial transformation and restora...
24 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
- Bihar CM announces Rs 70,000 crore plan for 126-km Marine Drive along Ganga
Addressing the concluding ceremony of the Employment Fair (Rojgar Mela) at Gyan Bhavan near Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Choudhary said the proj...
23 Aug, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
Locals say rising Ganga, Yamuna levels shift Sangam point in Prayagraj; shops, businesses affectedWater levels of Ganga and Yamuna rivers are rising in Prayagraj. The Sangam area is shifting closer to the banks and low-lying regions. Loc...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST