38% live storage capacity in India's 150 primary reservoirs ahead of summer season, Bengaluru faces a 500 MLD daily water shortfall.
India's 150 primary reservoirs have 38% live storage capacity ahead of summer season, below the last decade's average, with cities like Bengaluru facing a 500 MLD daily water shortfall. Karnataka, among other states, has lower storage levels compared to last year, and Bengaluru's 14,000 borewells have 6,900 dried up. The city requires 2,600 MLD of water, sourcing 1,470 MLD from the Cauvery River and 650 MLD from borewells.
March 22, 2024
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