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Karnataka Reservoirs Face Alarming 60% Water Shortfall

कर्नाटक के जलाशयों में चिंताजनक 60% पानी की कमी

कर्नाटकच्या जलाशयांमध्ये चिंतेजनक ६०% पाण्याची तूट

কর্ণাটকের জলাধারগুলিতে উদ্বেগজনক ৬০% জল ঘাটতি

கர்நாடக நீர்த்தேக்கங்களில் அதிர்ச்சியளிக்கும் 60% நீர் பற்றாக்குறை

కర్ణాటక జలాశయాలలో ఆందోళనకరమైన 60% నీటి కొరత

કર્ણાટકના જળાશયોમાં ચિંતાજનક 60% પાણીની અછત

ਕਰਨਾਟਕ ਦੇ ਜਲ ਭੰਡਾਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਚਿੰਤਾਜਨਕ 60% ਪਾਣੀ ਦੀ ਕਮੀ

By AI News Desk 🕐 30 July 2026, 10:29 AM 🌍 World
Karnataka Reservoirs Face Alarming 60% Water Shortfall

Karnataka's vital water reservoirs are facing a severe crisis, with an alarming shortfall of 60% in net inflows during the current season. This stark reality has emerged from a detailed analysis conducted by the Central Water Commission (CWC) and the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT), comparing current data with a long-term average spanning three decades.

Critical Deficit Revealed

CWRC chief Vineet Gupta, in a statement to The Hindu, confirmed the gravity of the situation. The Committee's assessment, based on historical data of net inflow to four major reservoirs in Karnataka, points to a significant deficit. This shortfall has widespread implications for agriculture, drinking water supply, and power generation across the state.

The 60% deficit means that the reservoirs are receiving less than half of their usual water intake for this period. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that many parts of Karnataka have already experienced erratic rainfall patterns and prolonged dry spells, further depleting existing water reserves. The implications for the upcoming kharif and rabi seasons are particularly worrying, as agriculture heavily relies on these water sources.

Experts warn that if the situation doesn't improve, the state might have to implement stringent water rationing measures. This could severely impact the livelihoods of farmers and potentially lead to increased water prices for domestic consumption. The deficit also poses a threat to hydroelectric power generation, which relies on sufficient water levels in reservoirs. This could lead to power shortages and further strain the state's economy. The committee is closely monitoring the inflow and is expected to release further advisories and mitigation strategies in the coming weeks. The urgency of the situation calls for immediate attention and proactive measures to manage the existing water resources efficiently.

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