Central Water Commission

July 30, 2026 8:02 PM

Centre holds meeting with Chhattisgarh, Odisha CMs to advance amicable settlement of Mahanadi water dispute

Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Paatil on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with the Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh and Odisha to facilitate an amicable settlement of the long-pending Mahanadi water dispute, with both states reaffirming their commitment to continue technical consultations in a constructive manner. The meeting, attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, was also attended by senior officials of Jal Shakti Ministry, the...

September 16, 2024 3:28 PM

NDRF, IAF actively involved in flood relief efforts in Andhra, Telangana; over 18,000 evacuated: MHA official

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Indian Air Force (IAF) are actively involved in relief and rescue operations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs, said on Friday. In Andhra Pradesh, over 350 people have been rescued and 15,000 evacuated, while in Telangana, 68 individuals have been rescued and around 3,200 evacuated, Jindal said. "NDRF teams are providing pre-hospital care and helping distribute food and rel...

September 16, 2024 4:30 PM

Varanasi ghats submerged as Ganga water level rises

Several ghats in Varanasi are submerged as the water level of the Ganga continues to rise due to heavy rainfall in the region. According to the Central Water Commission, the Ganga's water level is increasing at a rate of four centimeters per hour and is expected to continue rising in the coming days. The release of water from upstream dams has contributed to the swelling of the river. The rising waters have severed connectivity between the ghats along the Ganga, and temples situated on the riv...