Central Water Commission monitors 150 major reservoirs weekly; mid-monsoon 2024 storage below normal nationally
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Reservoir report card: Pan-India situation worse than last year even as Kharif season advances
As of mid-monsoon 2024, water levels in India's major reservoirs are below normal, with the sharpest deficits in West Bengal, Telangana, and Bihar. This pan-India shortfall is worse than the same period last year, raising concerns for Kharif crop irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydropower generation. The Central Water Commission monitors 150 major reservoirs weekly, and current storage trends indicate heightened water stress ahead of the post-monsoon season. This development is critical for exams focusing on agriculture, water resource management, climate resilience, and disaster preparedness.
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Lowest reservoir levels recorded in West Bengal, Telangana, and Bihar as of August 2024
Current pan-India reservoir storage worse than corresponding period in 2023
Kharif season irrigation, drinking water, and hydropower at risk due to deficient storage
Reservoir data critical for CWC's weekly bulletin used in drought assessment and crop planning
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