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Govt launches programme to tackle glacial lake outburst flood threat in Himalayas, all 190 high-risk lakes to be monitored | India News – Times of India

The recent glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim, which claimed 14 lives, has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to such catastrophic events. In response, the Centre has launched a national GLOF risk mitigation programme targeting 190 high-risk glacial lakes across four states and two Union Territories. The programme, led by the…

Four locations in Ashtamudi Lake unfit for bathing: CPCB

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The Central Pollution Control Board has reported to the National Green Tribunal about poor water quality levels at four locations in the Ashtamudi lake in Kollam district. The water did not meet the prescribed norms for bathing. The board is monitoring the situation and has requested the States to identify sources of pollution and take…

Akkulam Lake Rejuvenation Project Faces Further Delays Amid Contractor Dispute | Thiruvananthapuram News

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The Akkulam lake rejuvenation project in Thiruvananthapuram is facing further delays as the tourism department has cancelled the contract with Sri Avantika Contractors Ltd. The department is likely to re-tender the project, causing more delays. The contractor is planning to take legal action against the department as they were not given a specific reason for…

Chennai’s Manali Kadapakkam Lake Set to Transform into Largest Eco-Park | Chennai News

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The Manali Kadapakkam lake in North Chennai is being restored and transformed into a vibrant eco-park with various amenities and play activities for children. The Greater Chennai Corporation has initiated the desilting and levelling of bunds as part of a restoration project funded by the Asian Development Bank. The eco-park will feature boating, a skating…

Activists Demand Action Against Realtors for Lake Encroachments in Hyderabad |

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Lake activists in Hyderabad are accusing real estate developers of encroaching on lakes that they were supposed to be preserving and beautifying. The lake adoption program, initiated by the previous government, allowed developers to take responsibility for lake restoration as part of their corporate social responsibility initiatives. However, activists claim that some developers have violated…

Naidu undertakes aerial survey of Budameru drain’s embankment till it merges with Kolleru Lake

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conducted an aerial survey of the Budameru drain to assess the flooding situation. He inspected embankment areas and areas illegally occupied along the drain. The Chief Minister also checked the condition of villages around Kolleru Lake and the flow of water through the Krishna river. Relief measures were…