ScienceKarnataka Reservoir Levels Drop, Threatening Rabi Crop Sowing
Karnataka's reservoir water storage has dropped to 425 tmcft gross and 333.6 tmcft live storage, down from 529 tmcft and 82.73% capacity last year. This decline amid rainfall deficits and drought raises concerns over rabi crop sowing, with priority on saving kharif crops and drinking water. Major dams hold 567.44 tmcft capacity, with Krishna basin at 82% gross and Cauvery basin at 52%, but live storage is much lower.
Deccan Herald·2h ago·Hubballi

