Ghaziabad and Noida face severe water crises as groundwater extraction rates soar, with Ghaziabad extracting 123% of its total last year. Efforts to replenish are falling short, causing concern in overexploited areas like Muradnagar. Experts stress balance in extraction and recharge, urging sustainable management amid rising depletion. Initiatives like AMRUT 2.0 offer hope, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades to mitigate future shortages.
