India's Reservoirs Face Regional Water Crisis Despite National Gains
While India's major reservoirs show improved water storage levels nationally, several states are experiencing critically low levels. The eastern and northern regions face severe shortages, while the western and central areas show better performance. Regional disparities highlight the need for targeted water management strategies.
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India's major reservoirs have shown significant national improvements in water storage levels, according to the latest bulletin from the Central Water Commission (CWC). The country's 161 reservoirs now hold 57.974 billion cubic meters, a notable increase from last year's figures. However, this apparent progress conceals stark regional disparities.
States in the eastern and northern regions, including Bihar, Odisha, and Himachal Pradesh, are grappling with alarmingly low reservoir levels, significantly less than previous years. In stark contrast, Gujarat and Maharashtra in the western region report more favorable statistics, exceeding past averages.
The CWC emphasizes the urgent need for targeted water management strategies, especially in vulnerable regions, to address the challenges posed by low rainfall, critical for supporting agriculture, drinking water supplies, and hydropower generation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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