India's reservoirs remain 31% below full capacity after monsoon; southern states face water shortages
Water storage in 178 major reservoirs is 24.53% lower than a year ago, with the Pennar and Cauvery river basins facing particularly severe deficits
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- Science
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- Weather & monsoon
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- Down To Earth
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- raju sajwan
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- Monday, 19 October 2026, 6:20 pm IST
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