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Quake victims find solution to water woes

HIMALAYAN NEWS SERVICE

Kathmandu, April 18

Around 52 earthquake victim families at Liwali of Bhaktapur have been able to solve their water woes by practising rainwater harvesting. Quake victims have constructed a reservoir with capacity of 100,000 litres which has ended water scarcity at their temporary camp.

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Businesses and Rainwater Harvesting/Recharge

-Tyler McMahon, SMART PAANI


Kathmandu’s groundwater problem is compounded by several factors. More than 50 billion liters
are blocked from recharging the ground, instead running off paved surfaces carrying pollutants
into the Bagmati and preventing shallow aquifers (inaar) from being recharged.

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“Call it a rainwater day in the monsoon forecast- not a bad weather”

International Conference on "Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership"- Day 2

- Manashree Newa

11April, 2018, Kathmandu: The second day of International Conference on "Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership" witnessed outstanding presentations on varied topics related to water quality, smart water management, rainwater harvesting, wastewater and solid waste management, sanitation, and climate induced hazards.

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Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership

conference: Making Rainwater a serious business

The International Conference on ";Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing
and Partnership" conducted 10-12 April at Hotel Yak and Yeti, Kathmandu. Rt. Hon. Vice
President Nanda Kishor Pun, Democratic Federal Republic of Nepal, inaugurated the
conference.

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Conference on "Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership" kicked off

-Manashree Newa

10 April, Kathmandu - The International Conference on "Water, Environment and Climate Change: Knowledge Sharing and Partnership" kicked off on 10th April 2018 at Hotel Yak and Yeti. Rt. Hon. Vice President Nanda Kishor Pun, Democratic Federal Republic of Nepal, inaugurated the conference.

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