Rainwater harvesting
Coverage of Rainwater harvesting in the Nexus archive.
- HMWS&SB pushes for rainwater harvesting measures as tanker demand surges
HMWS&SB is advocating for rainwater harvesting measures due to a surge in demand for water tankers. The initiative aims to address increasing water supply challenges.
- Telangana reservoirs levels constrict irrigation usage; ground water in State may plummet from 9.46 mgbl to 11.01 mgbl
Telangana reservoir levels are restricting irrigation usage, with groundwater levels potentially dropping from 9.46 mgbl to 11.01 mgbl. Farmers are urged to harvest rainwater and adopt less water-consuming crops as the agriculture department recommends alternative crops due to El Niño's impact.
- England must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warn
England faces a potential water shortage of 5 billion litres per day by 2055 without urgent intervention, according to a House of Lords report. The peers recommend rainwater harvesting, grey water reuse, stricter building regulations, and nature-based solutions to address climate change impacts and growing demand from population growth and water-intensive industries.