Over 43 lakh people affected in 14 districts as flood wreaks havoc in BiharOver 43 lakh people are affected by Bihar floods across fourteen districts. Several rivers, including the Ganga, are flowing above their da...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Bihar floods: Over 35 lakh hit by deluge in 14 districts as Ganga crosses its highest flood markBihar floods worsened Tuesday, impacting over 35 lakh people in fourteen districts. The Ganga River at Sultanganj surpassed its highest flo...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards todayFor years, selenium from irrigated farmland posed a challenge for Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River. Irrigation can mobilize naturally occurr...
07 Sep, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
In 2002, Kansas listed the North Cottonwood River for copper pollution. 12 years later, farm conservation helped lower copper from 14.1 to 3.5 µg/L and restore the riverNorth Cottonwood River restoration: Kansas listed the North Cottonwood River as impaired by copper pollution in 2002. Agricultural runoff w...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Massive landslide hits Sikkim's Mangan districtA large landslide struck Sikkim's Mangan district early Sunday morning. The incident partially blocked the flow of two major rivers near Ch...
06 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Ganga water level breaches 'highest flood mark' at Patna's Gandhi Ghat amid heavy rainGanga water level at Patna's Gandhi Ghat rose 10 cm, exceeding the highest flood level. This rise poses inundation risks for low-lying area...
05 Sep, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
Bihar: Flood situation remains grim in Saran as Ganga, Saryu, Gandak rivers' levels riseFloodwaters inundated several villages in Bihar's Saran district as rivers rose significantly. Normal life was disrupted, and boats became ...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
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
In 2017, Louisiana helped repair septic systems threatening the Amite River. 7 years later, 805 systems were fixed and 46.9 miles were removed from the bacteria listSignificant strides in water quality have stemmed from proactive home septic system inspections and educational initiatives. The Amite Rive...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.21 PM 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
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
Nepal floods bring strange fish to Bihar, govt warns against eating or selling it; consumption may cause vomiting, diarrhoeaNepal unusual fish found in Bihar: Nepal flood has swept an unusual fish into Bihar’s Gandak basin. The floodwaters from Nepal have prompte...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.31 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
Nepal issues fresh flood alert as water levels rise across several districts, death toll crosses 1,000Nepal authorities issued a fresh flood alert for several districts. The death toll from last week's catastrophic floods climbed close to on...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.52 PM 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
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
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