India, April 5 -- Raises alarms for potential drinking water shortages, low water availability for agriculture in coming weeks and months

Water storage in major reservoirs and river basins across the country continues to decline, with many reaching dangerously low levels, despite the fact that peak summer has yet to arrive. Data released by the Central Water Commission (CWC) on April 4, 2024 revealed this concerning trend.

The situation raises alarms for potential drinking water shortages as well as low water availability for agriculture in the coming weeks and months. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have been grappling with water shortages, primarily due to deficient rainfall during last year's monsoon season.

Currently, the l...