The global groundwater crisis

Groundwater issues come to the surface

The adage, “out of sight, out of mind,” does not apply when it comes to groundwater.

The global groundwater crisis

Groundwater depletion the world over poses a far greater threat to global water security than is currently acknowledged.

If less groundwater is pumped off and discharged into rivers, the level decreases. In other places, river water is branched off to fill the lake. These are the consequences of this redistribution for Inde, Rur and other waters.

Groundwater levels declining in Odisha: CM

Bhubaneswar: The groundwater levels are falling in majority of areas across the state, a data shared by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi revealed in Assembly today.   In a written reply to BJP MLa Tankadhar Tripathy, Majhi presented a data on decrease in groundwater levels across the state in last five years.  As per the data, the state registered fall in groundwater levels during 2020 to 2024. While the ground levels declined by 4.94 metre in …

Impact of over-pumping on groundwater resources sustainability at Amman Zarqa basin, Jordan: a case study of arid areas affected by Syrian refugees crisis

Jordan is one of the most water-deprived countries worldwide. Groundwater is one of the main water resources in the country, nonetheless, long-term over-pu

Puebla Metropolitan Area Faces Excessive Groundwater Extraction The Puebla metropolitan area is facing a significant amount of groundwater extraction, which has historically been exploited by companies, resulting in various negative environmental consequences. According to a study by the Institute for Municipal Management, Administration and Liaison (IGAVIM), municipalities such as Puebla, Amozoc, Cuautlancingo, San Andrés, and San Pedro Cholula…