India’s Water Crisis Deepens: Major Reservoirs’ Storage Dwindles Below 40% Capacity
March 16, 2024India faces an escalating water crisis as half of its 150 major reservoirs report water levels below 40% capacity, with two-thirds having less than 50% storage. This alarming situation, highlighted by the latest data from the Central Water Commission (CWC), marks the 23rd consecutive week of declining water storage. The southern region, in particular, faces significant distress, raising concerns over water security and the impact on agriculture, drinking water supply, and ecosystem sustainability.
