India's reservoir levels rise from last year, northern region lags: CWC

India's water reservoirs are experiencing a significant boost in live storage with 155 of them across the country currently at 88 per cent of their total capacity, a 14 per cent rise from the normal storage.

This is a marked improvement compared to last year's storage levels for the same period, which stood at 134.056 BCM, as well as the normal 10-year average storage of 139.114 BCM.

The bulletin further said that 86 reservoirs across the country are reporting higher storage levels than last year and 123 reservoirs were exceeding their normal capacity.

The 2024 figures reflect an 18 per cent increase over last year's levels and a 14 per cent rise compared to the normal storage.

While the overall storage levels across the country are higher, regional variations exist.

The Western region, comprising Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa, has witnessed the most robust storage figures, with 97 per cent of its total live storage capacity already filled.

This is a substantial improvement compa