Reservoir Water Levels Expected to Rise in Southern and Western Regions

20-Jun-2025 07:55 PM

New Delhi. With the southwest monsoon gaining momentum, water levels in reservoirs across the southern and western parts of India have shown a noticeable increase. However, in contrast, reservoirs in the northern and eastern regions have not seen much improvement due to limited rainfall so far.

According to the weekly bulletin released by the Central Water Commission (CWC), the 27 reservoirs in the eastern region currently hold 5.126 billion cubic meters (BCM) of water, which is just 23.59 percent of their total storage capacity of 21.724 BCM.

While water levels are healthy in Assam, Tripura, and Mizoram with over 60 percent storage, West Bengal and Odisha are witnessing much lower levels—30 percent and 16 percent, respectively. In Jharkhand, however, heavy rainfall has significantly boosted reservoir levels.

In the western region, which includes 50 major reservoirs with a combined capacity of 57.357 BCM, the current water stock stands at 12.132 BCM or 32.48 percent.

Dams in Goa are well-stocked with over 70 percent water, while Maharashtra and Gujarat report 33 percent and 31 percent capacity, respectively. Gujarat is expected to receive further heavy rainfall, likely increasing water levels soon.

In the central region, which covers 28 reservoirs with a combined capacity of 48.588 BCM, water stock stands at 13.833 BCM, or 28.57 percent of the total.

Dams in Madhya Pradesh hold 30 percent of their capacity, while Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand have lower levels—below 25 percent. Since June 16, monsoon activity has intensified in Madhya Pradesh, bringing heavy rains that are expected to improve water availability in the coming days.

Overall, the southwest monsoon is gradually improving the water situation in key regions, and further rainfall is expected to enhance reservoir levels across the country.