Major Indian reservoirs over 90% full for 1st time in decade

India Oct 30, 2025

India's 161 major reservoirs are now over 90% full, holding more water than the average for the past decade.
This boost comes after heavy monsoon and post-monsoon rains, especially in western and central regions.

Full reservoirs mean enough water for drinking and farming

Full reservoirs mean there's enough water for drinking and farming, which is a big win as rabi crops are being sown right now.
About 44% of districts saw "large excess" rainfall since October, helping refill these dams.

Eastern states still struggling with low water levels

While southern reservoirs also crossed 90% capacity thanks to recent cyclones, eastern states like West Bengal are still struggling with less than half their usual water levels—so water stress isn't totally solved everywhere.