India's Reservoirs Hit Decade-High Storage Levels

The Central Water Commission reports a 14% increase in India's reservoir storage levels compared to the ten-year average. Current storage in 150 major reservoirs is 124.016 BCM, or 69% of capacity. Regionally, southern India shows the highest storage, while northern regions lag behind last year's levels.

India's reservoirs have reached a significant milestone, with live storage levels exceeding the ten-year average by 14%, according to the Central Water Commission (CWC). The latest figures indicate that the live storage in 150 major reservoirs stands at 124.016 billion cubic metres (BCM), equivalent to 69% of the total storage capacity.

Compared to last year's storage of 111.85 BCM, and the ten-year average of 108.79 BCM, this year's figures mark a substantial improvement. Notably, regional disparities exist: while the northern region's storage has dropped to 51% of capacity, the southern region boasts the highest levels at 79%.

The CWC's bulletin underscores that the overall storage position is better than both the corresponding period last year and the normal storage for this time of year, reflecting the success of water management efforts. However, states like Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh have reported declines compared to previous years.

(With inputs from agencies.)