Published: 27th July 2014 08:20 AM NEW DELHI: The low water levels in 85 important reservoirs in the country continues to remain a source of worry with a rain deficit of 25 per cent so far and water storage levels far less than last year. The water from these reservoirs are meant to ensure drinking water supply, irrigation and power generation in the respective states. According to the Union Water Resources Ministry, the water storage available in the 85 reservoirs as on July 24 was 54.501 BCM (billion cubic metre) which is 35 per cent of total storage capacity of these reservoirs.
Posted on: Sat, 30 Aug 2014 06:33:32 +0000
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