Summary:

As of August 29, 2024, the Central Water Commission (CWC) reports a significant increase in water storage levels, reaching 144.333 billion cubic meters (BCM), or 80% of total capacity. This represents a 126% rise over the previous year and is 119% above the 10-year average. Current storage levels are notably higher than both last year's and typical levels, reflecting a generally positive national water storage status.

The 155 monitored reservoirs, including 20 hydroelectric projects, have a total capacity of 180.852 BCM, accounting for about 70.15% of the nation’s live storage capacity. Variations are noticeable: Northern areas (Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Rajasthan) are at 60% capacity, down from 83% the previous year. The Eastern region (Assam, Jharkhand, and West Bengal) rose to 66%, up from 46%. The Western area (Gujarat and Maharashtra) has 90% capacity, up from 71%, while the Central region (Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh) holds 84%. The Southern area (Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka) has 82% capacity. The Ganga, Mahanadi, Narmada, and Godavari basins have aboveaverage storage, whereas the Indus and East Flowing Rivers are inadequate.

Source: IBEF 

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