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India's reservoir storage levels surpass last year's figures, show regional variations: Central Water Commission

As of August 29, the total live storage in these reservoirs stands at 144.333 billion cubic metres (BCM), which is 80 per cent of their total capacity.
30 August 2024, 09:35 IST
India's reservoir storage levels surpass last year's figures, show regional variations: Central Water Commission
India's reservoir storage levels surpass last year's figures, show regional variations: Central Water Commission

India's reservoir storage levels surpass last year's figures, show regional variations: Central Water Commission

30 August 2024, 09:35 IST

Despite heavy rain, average water level in reservoirs remains less than last year

According to the Central Water Commission, significant variations in water storage levels across different regions of the country reflect both positive and concerning trends.
04 August 2024, 10:47 IST
Despite heavy rain, average water level in reservoirs remains less than last year
Despite heavy rain, average water level in reservoirs remains less than last year

Despite heavy rain, average water level in reservoirs remains less than last year

04 August 2024, 10:47 IST

Reservoirs in Karnataka clocking copious inflows

In Cauvery basin, Hemavathi dam at Goruru in Hassan district is six feet shy of reaching its full level (2922 feet). The dam, as on Friday, has 31 tmcft of water against its maximum capacity of 37 tmcft.
19 July 2024, 22:38 IST
Reservoirs in Karnataka clocking copious inflows
Reservoirs in Karnataka clocking copious inflows

Reservoirs in Karnataka clocking copious inflows

19 July 2024, 22:38 IST

Water level in reservoirs increases in country

In Karnataka, Krishna and Cauvery basin has been receiving continuous rains for the past several days and reservoirs on these basins have more storage compared to last year.
19 July 2024, 16:38 IST
Water level in reservoirs increases in country
Water level in reservoirs increases in country

Water level in reservoirs increases in country

19 July 2024, 16:38 IST

With more inflows, Karnataka's 14 major reservoirs better placed this year

Fourteen major reservoirs of Karnataka, which are critical for meeting irrigation, drinking water needs and power production, have more water this year compared to last year, when the situation was precarious due to erratic rainfall and drought.
07 July 2024, 02:46 IST
With more inflows, Karnataka's 14 major reservoirs better placed this year
With more inflows, Karnataka's 14 major reservoirs better placed this year

With more inflows, Karnataka's 14 major reservoirs better placed this year

07 July 2024, 02:46 IST

Pre-monsoon showers breathe life back into state's reservoirs

In a normal year, the state (between January 1 and May 21) receives 87 mm of rain. However, this year, it has received 110 mm of rainfall, which is 26 per cent above normal. The effect of this rainfall is being felt in the water inflow to some of the reservoirs in the state.
21 May 2024, 21:37 IST
Pre-monsoon showers breathe life back into state's reservoirs
Pre-monsoon showers breathe life back into state's reservoirs

Pre-monsoon showers breathe life back into state's reservoirs

21 May 2024, 21:37 IST

Key Iraq irrigation reservoir close to drying out

Iraq's upstream neighbours Iran, Turkey and Syria experience similar shortfalls, meaning that its appeals for help generally fall unheeded
23 May 2022, 00:14 IST
Key Iraq irrigation reservoir close to drying out
Key Iraq irrigation reservoir close to drying out

Key Iraq irrigation reservoir close to drying out

23 May 2022, 00:14 IST

Less rain leaves dams with just 10% water: Shivakumar 

Deficient rainfall has pushed down water levels in reservoirs in the Cauvery basin, Water Resources Minister D K Shivakumar said on Wednesday.
04 July 2019, 01:31 IST
Less rain leaves dams with just 10% water: Shivakumar 
Less rain leaves dams with just 10% water: Shivakumar 

Less rain leaves dams with just 10% water: Shivakumar 

04 July 2019, 01:31 IST

18% water left in 91 major reservoirs in the country

India may stare at a water shortage this summer with water levels in 91 major reservoirs falling to 18% of their total capacity and the storage in most of the west and south Indian states dipping less than the average of last 10 years.
13 June 2019, 16:03 IST
18% water left in 91 major reservoirs in the country
18% water left in 91 major reservoirs in the country

18% water left in 91 major reservoirs in the country

13 June 2019, 16:03 IST

Reservoirs run dry: Parched India awaits monsoon rains

India typically witnesses water scarcity during summer months, but the situation this year is particularly grim in western and southern states which received less than normal rainfall in the 2018 monsoon season.
03 June 2019, 15:33 IST
Reservoirs run dry: Parched India awaits monsoon rains
Reservoirs run dry: Parched India awaits monsoon rains

Reservoirs run dry: Parched India awaits monsoon rains

03 June 2019, 15:33 IST