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The battle between climate change and the boatman on the Brahmaputra

Traditional boatmen and boat builders are an essential lifeline in Assam. But lately, flash floods and bank erosion are posing challenges to their livelihood.

thethirdpole.net
· Oct 09, 2016 · 10:30 pm
Five neighbours, one problem: South Asia's countries have gone from drought to flood in 45 days

A scorching summer has given way to good rainfall – but in parts of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, this has meant death and destruction.

thethirdpole.net
· Aug 07, 2016 · 11:30 pm
Indus water dispute between India, Pakistan is reaching the Hague again

Pakistan has decided to approach the Permanent Court of Arbitration to protest against two hydropower projects being built by India in Jammu and Kashmir.

thethirdpole.net
· Jul 22, 2016 · 09:30 pm