SR-4/2000-2001 : Hydrological problems of India- A compilation of news items for the year 2000

Abstract

There is already a major nationwide shortages of fresh water and the deficit is set to rise, although world availability of potable water greatly exceeds the amounts needed, resources are not evenly distributed. According to the survey, while demand rises for potable water, pollution of natural water supplies is increasing.

Increasing demand of water and decreasing availability would place additional stress on people, agriculture and the environment, more so in developing countries. Climate change will exacerbate the stress caused by pollution and by growing population and economics. In view of the proper utilization and management of water resources in the country, it is must to have sound information about available resources, discreet planning for tapping the wasted resources and demand and availability of each state. This report is a compilation of Hydrological news of the year 2000 through print media throughout the country. These news have been categorized in 24 hydrological subfields. Two matrices of !hydrological problem vs. content positions and Hydrological basins versus content positions have been given just after it. A list of all problems with their area, date and source has been given after the introduction for the user's convenience.

National newspapers like Hindustan Times, Indian Express and Hindu have been referred to get the Indian Hydrological events due to flood, drought, quality, demand supply and availability etc.