A widely shared map shows existing river barriers in Valencia, not dams removed prior to deadly floods, contrary to social media posts about the cause of the natural disaster.

A natural ‘poonchira’ (check-dam) that passed into history at Ilaveezhapoonchira, near Thodupuzha, has got a rebirth. Myth and history intermingle at this scenic spot, located 3,200 ft above ...

It is easy to underestimate Amla Ruia. But at 71, this mild-mannered Mumbai matriarch is one of the most prolific dam builders in the world, and at the forefront of India's fight against drought ...

It is easy to underestimate Amla Ruia. But at 71, this mild-mannered Mumbai matriarch is one of the most prolific dam builders in the world, and at the forefront of India's fight against drought ...

Check dams also disrupt the natural flow of sediment from a river's headwater, depriving downstream areas of natural fertiliser.

DHARMAPUR: Farmers in Pappireddipatti requested the Dharmapuri administration to build a check dam on the Veppadi river. They said over 1,000 acres of farmland would benefit from the scheme. Since ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Forest Minister K Raju has asked officers to urgently construct check dams and conserve the natural water bodies like ponds and streams inside forests to provide drinking water ...

Brushwood check dam in Kalamassery aids watershed management, irrigation, and groundwater levels, using natural materials for environmental sustainability.

Kalamazoo Dam opened, lake disappears as Pine Creek returns to its natural course this summer Updated: Jul. 15, 2013, 12:25 p.m. | Published: Jul. 15, 2013, 11:25 a.m.