Tag: Water Security
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Aravalli Geography: Pillar of India’s Growth and Stability
Introduction: The Aravalli’s Quiet Power The Aravalli Range, one of the oldest mountain systems on Earth, has long stood as a quiet guardian of the Indian subcontinent. Its ancient ridges, deep valleys, and mineral-rich soils have helped shape settlement patterns, water security, and regional climates for millennia. As India pursues rapid development under initiatives like…
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Mountain Older Than Memory: How a New Definition of Aravalli Could Undermine Viksit Bharat
Introduction: The Aravalli’s enduring role Few landscapes in India withstand the test of time the way the Aravalli Range does. Bristling with ancient ecologies and shaped by eons of geological forces, the Aravalli not only anchors local climates but also informs water security, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods. In policy circles, the mountain is often treated…
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Mountain Older Than Memory: How a New Definition of the Aravalli Could Undercut a ‘Viksit Bharat’
Rethinking the Aravalli: More Than a Scroll of Time The Aravalli Range is often described as the oldest mountain system in the Indian subcontinent, a geologic landmark that has weathered millennia while quietly guiding water, climate, and ecology in northwestern India. But when policy conversations pivot to a so‑called modern definition or re‑characterization of this…
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Pakistan Accuses India of Weaponizing Water and Threatening Stability
Overview: A rising tension over shared water resources Pakistan has publicly accused India of weaponizing water by releasing water from Indian dams without prior warning. The allegation, made by Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, frames the issue as not merely a bilateral dispute over hydropower but a broader threat to regional stability. The incident underscores the…
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Pakistan accuses India of weaponizing water amid rising tensions
Background: a long-running water dispute comes to a head The accusation from Pakistan’s leadership marks a significant escalation in a dispute that has simmered for decades. Officials say India’s recent releases from dams along shared river basins were conducted without the customary warning and in quantities that could affect downstream communities, agriculture, and power generation.…
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NamWater Faces a N$2.8 Billion Debt Burden Threatening Namibia’s Water Future
Overview of the debt challenge Namibia’s national water utility, NamWater, is grappling with a mounting debt of about N$2.8 billion. The arrears come from a diverse mix of customers, including town and municipal councils, mines, private consumers, rural communities, and other local authorities. This growing unpaid balance poses a serious risk to the utility’s ability…
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NamWater owes Namibia billions: arrears threaten water services nationwide
Overview: A mounting debt crisis for Namibia’s water utility Namibia’s national water utility, NamWater, is grappling with a looming financial crisis as arrears pile up to about N$2.8 billion. The debt is largely owed by town councils, mines, municipalities, rural communities, and private consumers. This mountain of unpaid bills threatens NamWater’s ability to maintain, expand,…
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NamWater Faces Growing Debt Crisis as Arrears Threaten Namibia’s Water Services
Overview: NamWater’s mounting arrears Namibia’s national water utility, NamWater, is grappling with a staggering debt burden estimated at about N$2.8 billion. The outstanding amounts come mainly from town councils, mines, municipalities, rural communities, and private consumers. This growing arrears problem threatens NamWater’s ability to maintain current water infrastructure, expand service coverage, and ensure reliable supply…
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Urgent Action Needed: Somalia Faces Extreme Rainfall Failure and Food Security Crisis (Oct-Dec 2025)
Overview: A Rainfall Catastrophe in the Horn of Africa The October to December 2025 rainfall season has delivered an almost unprecedented failure across much of Somalia, with spillover impacts evident in eastern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. Early indicators suggested an irregular season, but the extent of rainfall shortfalls has far exceeded typical dry spells. By…
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Thousands of Glaciers Could Vanish Annually by Mid-Century, Study Warns
New study forecasts rapid glacier loss by mid-century A sweeping new analysis projects that thousands of glaciers could melt away each year by mid-century if global warming continues unchecked. The findings underscore the urgency of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating climate adaptation efforts worldwide. While some glaciers will endure, the authors warn that a…