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Vibi Sagar Reservoir in Chitradurga Near Empty After Losing 11 TMC Water in Ten Months
The historic Vibi Sagar (Vani Vilasa Sagar) reservoir in Hireur, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, has lost about 11 TMC of water in just ten months, raising concerns over severe water scarcity caused by a prolonged lack of rainfall.
The Vibi Sagar reservoir, also known as Vani Vilasa Sagar, in Hireur of Chitradurga district, Karnataka, is reported to be almost empty after losing roughly 11 TMC of water over the past ten months.
The depletion is attributed to an acute shortage of rainfall that has affected the district, leaving the reservoir with a dramatically reduced water level.
The rapid decline in water storage has sparked anxiety among local residents and authorities, who fear the impact on irrigation, drinking water supply and overall water security in the region.
Officials are monitoring the situation closely as the reservoir’s near‑dry condition underscores the broader challenges of water scarcity in the area.
The depletion is attributed to an acute shortage of rainfall that has affected the district, leaving the reservoir with a dramatically reduced water level.
The rapid decline in water storage has sparked anxiety among local residents and authorities, who fear the impact on irrigation, drinking water supply and overall water security in the region.
Officials are monitoring the situation closely as the reservoir’s near‑dry condition underscores the broader challenges of water scarcity in the area.