Reservoirs

Unrelenting rains force Kerala authorities to open dams' shutters; experts blame poor planning for scale of spate

The rain fury that left a trail of destruction across Kerala since 8 August has subsided but the water that it has brought to reservoirs of many major and minor dams continues to haunt a large segment of people in the state.

Half of Kerala reels under floods as death toll rises to 29, over 53,000 people left homeless

Northern and central Kerala have been battered by heavy rains of the Southwest monsoon since August 8, which has left 29 people dead, including three today.

Kerala rains updates: Death toll rises to 29, over 54,000 displaced; 11 of 14 districts in state on high alert

Dam reservoirs and rivers overflowed, sections of highways collapsed and homes were swept away in severe flooding in more than half of Kerala, after days of incessant rains left nearly 54,000 people homeless and killed at least 29

Kerala rains continue to wreak havoc: More dam shutters to be opened; army deployed for rescue operations

The heavy South West Monsoon has wreaked havoc in Kerala as water levels continue to rise in rivers and reservoirs. A third red alert was issued for the Idukki Dam reservoir on Thursday night.

Water level across major reservoirs in India rises to 61% of their storage capacity, 2% above average, says Centre

Water level in 91 major reservoirs across the country has risen to 61 percent of their total storage capacity from 59 percent last week, Centre said

Crop loss fear drives Marathwada farmers to suicide, South India remains parched: Reservoir levels reflect grim reality

While water levels in major reservoirs in Maharashtra have increased to 59 percent of their total capacity in recent days, the drought situation in the country continues to remain grim.

Rains lash Mumbai, affect suburban rail services; reservoir levels at three-year high

After brief drizzles in the last two days, heavy rains lashed the city affecting suburban rail services on both routes of the Central Railway.

Solving India’s water woes one drop at a time

The idea is to provide people with more water using current resources while new infrastructure can be built.

Heavy rains fill lakes near Mumbai to 99 percent capacity

With the city and its outskirts receiving good rains this monsoon, the seven reservoirs that supply water to Mumbai have been filled to 99 percent capacity.

In June, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand and 4 other drought-hit states short of water

Of 11 states ravaged by drought in 2016, seven — Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh — had less than average water in their reservoirs in June 2016.