AdvertisingThe total live storage capacity of these 113 reservoirs is 168.77 billion cubic metres (BCM) and their live storage as of September 26 was 146.2 BCM, or 87 per cent of this capacity. At this stage last year, the live storage was 127.23 BCM (75 per cent), while the 10-year average for this period is 121.18 (72 per cent). In 33 reservoirs, water was at full reservoir level (FRL) on September 26. In nearly every region, the available storage was higher than last year’s corresponding storage and the 10-year average. This time last year, the reserves were 79 per cent, while the 10-year average is 75 per cent.

Source: Indian Express September 29, 2019 19:07 UTC