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Half of Karnataka’s Reservoirs Dry as Drought Threatens Water Levels, Report Finds
A joint report by the Energy and Water Resources Department says less than half the water expected in major non‑Kaveri reservoirs is currently stored, raising concerns ahead of Dussehra.
A recent joint report by the Energy and Water Resources Department warns that roughly half of Karnataka’s reservoirs are without water, signalling the onset of a drought in the state.
The report highlights that even the major reservoirs that do not feed the Kaveri river have failed to accumulate the minimum half‑capacity that should be in place by the Dussehra festival.
Department officials expressed alarm over the shortfall, noting that the low storage levels could exacerbate water‑scarcity challenges as the festive season approaches.
The findings underscore a broader water‑resource crisis across the state, prompting calls for urgent measures to manage the dwindling supplies.
The report highlights that even the major reservoirs that do not feed the Kaveri river have failed to accumulate the minimum half‑capacity that should be in place by the Dussehra festival.
Department officials expressed alarm over the shortfall, noting that the low storage levels could exacerbate water‑scarcity challenges as the festive season approaches.
The findings underscore a broader water‑resource crisis across the state, prompting calls for urgent measures to manage the dwindling supplies.