The flood situation in Assam took a grim turn on August 29, impacting more than 300,000 individuals in 21 districts,...
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Assam’s flood crisis worsens; over 300,000 affected across 21 districts
Guterres Warns of Potential Reduction in Flow of Major Himalayan Rivers Due to Melting Glaciers
During an event focused on the preservation of glaciers on Wednesday, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres cautioned that the melting...
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India’s Proposed Arunachal Hydropower Project Includes “buffers” to Address Potential Impact From China’s Dam in Tibet
India is designing a proposed hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district with concerns over China’s proposed 60,000 MW...
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4,000 km-long River Cruise From Varanasi to Assam to Be Launched
On January 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will officially start what is reportedly the world’s longest river cruise, a journey...
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River Reflections: Impermanence, Erosion, Migration On The Brahmaputra
The uncertainty of life and livelihoods is forcing many to migrate from the temporary silt islands, locally known as chars...
Sanjoy Hazarika, IndiaSpend.com