Trans boundary Rivers

WEC members discussing on flood early warning communication

Reaching the unreached; through Community-based Flood Early Warning Systems in Mahakali basin

Introduction Mahakali a Himalayan catchment of Ghagra sub basin of the large Ganga Basin, originates from the Trans Himalayan region of Kalapani (>3600 m) and ultimately drains through the Terai plains of Uttar Pradesh. Numerous rivers and streams join the Mahakali from the higher, middle, lower...

Supporting the riverine communities

The communities dependent on Mahakali River live so close to water but are far from protection of their livelihood and the access to natural resource. Oxfam's TROSA project has been launched to work for these communities. Government authorities have also acknowledged the problems of these...