India's reservoirs low as India Meteorological Department forecasts subdued rains

India Jul 17, 2026

India's reservoirs are running low this monsoon, thanks to weaker-than-usual rainfall.

The IMD says rain will stay subdued until July 21-22, except for East and Northeast India.

With water supplies shrinking, agriculture and daily life could feel the pinch in many regions.

Indian reservoirs 34.46% full

As of July 16, major reservoirs were only 34.46% full, way below last year's 56.63%.

Kharif crop sowing is lagging too, down by over 16% compared to last year.

Maharashtra's reservoirs are at just 44.56%, and Mumbai's drinking water lakes have dropped sharply from nearly 81% last year to under 50%.