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A staggering 3.36 lakh litres of water was saved forgoing the traditional water cannon salutes for aircraft, Akasa Air said as it marked World Water Day 2024. Akasa Air began commercial operations in August 2022. (Akasa Air) “336,000 litres of water! Yes, that’s how much we’ve conserved till date, opting out of ceremonial water cannon salutes during fleet and new destination inaugurations,” Akasa Air said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. “This World Water Day, we renew our dedication to conserving this invaluable resource.” According to the United Nations (UN), 2.2 billion people still live without safely managed drinking water, including 115 million people who drink surface water. World Water Day 2024 ThemeThe theme for this year is “Water for Peace”. “This World Water Day, we all need to unite around water and use water for peace, laying the foundations of a more stable and prosperous tomorrow,” the UN said. News / Trending / World Water Day: Akasa Air saves 3.36 lakh litres skipping water cannon salutes

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