Jammu & Kashmir is heading for a Drinking water crisis

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11.86 MGD water deficit in twin cities Jammu and Srinagar cities require 116.22 millions of gallons per day (MGD) water. The installed capacity is 104.36 MGD, leaving a deficit of 11.86 MGD The urban centres require 74.80 MGD water. The installed capacity is 33.78 MGD, leaving a deficit of 41.02 MGD The rural areas require … Read more

Erratic monsoon patterns causing water distress in Jammu & Kashmir

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J&K state is witnessing an uneven distribution of rains this monsoon season as a result of which, several districts in the south have been left parched in need of water. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, IMD, monsoons hit J&K on June 28 and overall rains across J&K have been normal. In J&K, much of the monsoon … Read more