Water

India’s reservoir crisis: Why are dams still empty this monsoon?

Uneven rainfall and poor inflows into key catchment areas are leaving many reservoirs critically low

DTE Staff

India's monsoon is active, yet India's major reservoirs are only 26% full. Why are streets flooded and reservoirs empty at the same time?

Uneven rainfall and poor inflows into key catchment areas are leaving many reservoirs critically low. This raises concerns over drinking water, irrigation and hydropower in the weeks ahead.