How sub-normal rains may affect reservoir levels
Mint·4h ago·Fear
What Happened
India's 166 monitored reservoirs hold 44.7% capacity as of April 9, exceeding last year's 38% but facing sub-normal rainfall risks. Water experts warn weak monsoons could reduce irrigation capacity, threatening farm productivity and inflation in Asia's third-largest economy. Southern reservoirs show concerning decline.
Key Entities
Central Water Commission (CWC)India166 reservoirs44.7% capacitySouthern regionMonsoon rainfallAgricultural output