1. Telangana’s reservoirs near critical levels as state warns of possible drinking water shortage

Telangana’s reservoirs near critical levels as state warns of possible drinking water shortage

States

  • Telangana is facing drinking water concerns as reservoir storage and groundwater levels continue to fall.
  • Several key reservoirs have moved closer to dead-storage levels, raising concerns for Hyderabad and nearby areas.
  • Water storage in major Krishna basin projects has dropped significantly compared with the previous year.
  • Low rainfall, reduced reservoir inflows and falling groundwater levels are adding pressure on water supplies across the state.

Source: telanganatoday.com

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