Tamil Nadu Reservoirs at One‑Third Capacity, Water Crisis Looms Without Northeast Monsoon

Recent measurements show that the combined storage of Tamil Nadu’s 15 major irrigation reservoirs stands at roughly one‑third of their total capacity. This is a sharp decline from the 92% level recorded during the same period last year. The drop has alarmed state officials and farmers who rely on these reservoirs for irrigation and drinking water. Unless the northeast monsoon brings adequate rainfall, the state could face a severe water shortage in the coming months.