Groundwater Depletion

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Bangladesh

Dhaka dwellers struggle with water shortages amid groundwater depletion

Many blame Dhaka Wasa’s instability for the ongoing water crisis, but no official statements have been made yet

Technicians try to fix a groundwater pump in Gazipur after a drop in water flow. Groundwater is depleting at higher rates in some locations within the greater Dhaka city, Gazipur and the High Barind Tract areas. PHOTO: NOOR-A-ALAM
Panorama

Understanding the nuances of groundwater depletion

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Science

Groundwater depletion causes Earth's shift on axis: Study

Farmers pumping groundwater for irrigation might help reduce floods: Study
Environment

Farmers pumping groundwater for irrigation might help reduce floods: Study

Bangladeshi farmers pumping groundwater for irrigation might help reduce floods: Study
Bangladesh

Bangladeshi farmers pumping groundwater for irrigation might help reduce floods: Study

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Bangladesh

Locals hold protest, blame BSRM factory for groundwater depletion at Mirsharai