33% of built environment in Ahmedabad on water recharge zones, says report
Sunday, 1 June 2025 Ahmedabad faces increasing flood vulnerability due to rapid urbanization, with a significant rise in built-up areas encroaching on vital recharge zones. Lakes and waterbodies have vanished or shrunk, exacerbating the issue. A high-level committee report recommends mapping and conserving lakes and streams to mitigate urban flooding and ensure water security for the city.
Shadow environment minister Robbie Moore ''cautiously'' welcomes the Sir Jon Cunliffe’s much-anticipated report by the Independent Water Commission – which makes 88 recommendations including a..
Environment Secretary Steve Reed says the water regulator Ofwat has “clearly failed everybody,” citing record pollution levels and rising bills. Reed said the government is committed to halving..
Sunday, 1 June 2025
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