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Water Availability in Uttarakhand Forests Rises Over Past Four Years, Says Forest Department
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 05:37 AM
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Forest Department data shows that water availability in Uttarakhand’s forest areas has increased over the last four years.
The Forest Department of Uttarakhand released data indicating an upward trend in water availability across the state's forested regions over the previous four years.
The figures, compiled from regular monitoring of streams, ponds and groundwater within protected areas, reveal a consistent rise, marking a notable shift from earlier periods where water scarcity was a concern.
Officials attribute the improvement to a combination of natural factors and ongoing forest management practices, though detailed analysis is pending.
The department plans to continue monitoring and to publish a comprehensive report later this year, aiming to guide future water conservation strategies in the region.
The figures, compiled from regular monitoring of streams, ponds and groundwater within protected areas, reveal a consistent rise, marking a notable shift from earlier periods where water scarcity was a concern.
Officials attribute the improvement to a combination of natural factors and ongoing forest management practices, though detailed analysis is pending.
The department plans to continue monitoring and to publish a comprehensive report later this year, aiming to guide future water conservation strategies in the region.