Major reservoirs in India 87% full, ahead of last year
India's major reservoirs are now 87% full—2.5% higher than last year and nearly 15% above the decade average—as of September 2024.
Three out of five regions have storage levels topping 90%, according to the Central Water Commission.
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This surge in water storage is great news for farmers and everyone relying on steady water supply.
States like Maharashtra (nearly 97% full) and Goa (completely full) are leading the way, while Rajasthan and parts of southern India are also doing well.
But not all regions are celebrating: eastern India is struggling with only 75% capacity due to low rainfall, especially in West Bengal where some reservoirs have dropped below half.
With monsoon rains still going strong—8% above normal so far—experts say we could see even more gains, giving a real boost to irrigation and daily water needs as the rabi crop season approaches.