India's Reservoirs Face Low Storage Ahead of Summer

• 23 Mar 2024

According to CWC, live storage in India's 150 primary reservoirs stands at only 38%, below the last decade's average.

Key Points

• Water Crisis in Bengaluru: Bengaluru grapples with 500 MLD water shortfall against 2,600 MLD demand. Encroachment and drying up of water bodies worsen the situation.
• State-wise Storage Decline: Karnataka and other states report lower reservoir storage compared to last year.
• Southern region, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, particularly affected.
• Southern Region's Struggle: Southern region's 42 reservoirs at 23% live storage capacity, lower than last year and past decade's average, intensifying water scarcity concerns.
• National Storage Trends: Total live storage in the country falls short of last year's levels and past decade's average, signaling widespread water stress.
• Urgent Action Needed: With summer approaching, urgent measures required to mitigate water scarcity, including conservation efforts and efficient water management strategies.