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Indore Lakes Remain Dry
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 06:59 AM
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Despite good rainfall in July, Indore's major lakes have not filled up as expected. The city's primary water source, Yashwant Sagar, has a water deficit of 7 feet.
The city of Indore is facing a water crisis as its major lakes have not filled up despite good rainfall in July. Yashwant Sagar, the primary water source for the city, has a water level of only 12 feet, which is 7 feet below the expected level. Most other lakes in the city are also half empty or less. The low water levels in the lakes have raised concerns about the city's drinking water supply.