The water levels in the reservoirs in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have witnessed a significant drop over the past few months.
According to the weekly bulletin released by the Central Water Commission (CWC), the dip, as compared to last year’s data, is worrisome.
The bulletin added that the total live storage available in 42 reservoirs is 21.129 BCM (Billion Cubic Metre), which is approximately 40% of the total live storage capacity of the water reserves.
The storage, during the same period last year, was recorded as 72%.
Let us take a look at the reservoirs, which have less than half of the level compared to the previous here.
Srisailam Reservoir (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)
The total percentage of water storage, as of January 4, in Srisailam Reservoir, is 21%. The percentage of the water level in the corresponding period last year was 43%.
Nagarjuna Sagar Reservoir (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana)
It is one of the most impacted water reservoirs. The current year’s water storage percentage stands at 13% which is way low in comparison to last year’s 82%.
Somasila Reservoir (Andhra Pradesh)
This year’s total water storage in Somasila Reservoir has shown a significant drop. As per the CWC data, the reservoir has recorded at 36%. Last year, the storage percentage was 91%.
Yeleru Reservoir (Andhra Pradesh)
The Yeleru Reservoir has seen a significant drop in water level. The percentage for the current year is 34%. Whereas, the authorities recorded 74% water during this time in 2023.
Kandaleru Reservoir (Andhra Pradesh)
The water storage level stands at 13% in comparison to last year’s 78% in 2023.
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
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