Photo: AFPNew Delhi: Even as the overall rain deficit across India stands at 7%, water storage in 91 major reservoirs across the country has increased to 73% of their capacity—higher than last year. Out of these 91 reservoirs, as many as 50 have higher storage available than last year. As a result, water levels in six reservoirs in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan remain less than last year when they reached 80% of live storage capacity. In addition, both Krishna and Cauvery river basins recorded higher storage capacities, as compared to last year. The total storage capacity of these reservoirs monitored by CWC is 161.9 bcm.

Source: Mint September 07, 2018 16:52 UTC