106 Reservoirs Below 40% As Weather Office Flags Weak Monsoon Risk
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Why in news
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) flagged a risk of 10% below-normal monsoon rainfall, highlighting regional water stress and reservoir deficits.
Background
The IMD predicted a 10% below-normal monsoon rainfall for the season. While national reservoir storage is slightly above the ten-year average, 106 reservoirs across nine states are currently below 40% capacity.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIMD predicted a 10% below-normal monsoon rainfall
- Fact106 reservoirs across nine states are below 40% of their normal storage capacity
- PlaceWest Bengal reported the largest reservoir deficit in the Eastern region
- FactWestern region reported the highest surplus in reservoir storage
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges of managing regional water disparities in India amidst erratic monsoon patterns and their impact on agricultural productivity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state water conflict: Legal and logistical hurdles in sharing surplus water from Western to Eastern regions
- Climate vulnerability: Impact of erratic monsoon cycles on groundwater recharge and reservoir replenishment
- Agricultural risk: Crop failure risks in deficit-prone Southern and Eastern regions due to low reservoir levels
Keywords: monsoon variability · water stress · reservoir management · regional disparity · agricultural resilience
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