Water level in more than half of India’s major reservoirs is below 40%

Syllabus: GS-I, Subject: Current affairs, Topic: Indices and reports, Issue: Water reserves in India

Context: The Central Water Commission(CWC) report on water level in reservoirs.

Highlights:

• Reservoir Levels of more than 50% of India’s major reservoirs are below 40% capacity, with two-thirds below 50%.
• Patchy rainfall due to El Nino has led to drought conditions and prolonged dry spells.
• Available storage accounting for 38% of total storage capacity.

Impact:

• Strain on hydro-power dams, and delays in summer crop sowing affecting agriculture.
• Affects agriculture production.

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