Karnataka monsoon: Major dams less than half full amid 34% rainfall deficit
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Why in news
Karnataka's major dams are reporting a significant storage deficit of 34% due to erratic monsoon patterns, impacting water security.
Background
The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre reported that 14 major reservoirs have a gross capacity of 895.65 TMC but currently hold only 212.9 TMC. Key dams including Krishnarajasagar and Kabini are notably below capacity despite localized rainfall.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCurrent storage in 14 major Karnataka reservoirs is 212.9 TMC against a gross capacity of 895.65 TMC.
- FactKarnataka recorded a 34% rainfall deficit during the monsoon season.
- PlaceKrishnarajasagar and Kabini are key dams in Karnataka's irrigation network.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the challenges of managing water scarcity in Karnataka's agrarian economy amidst erratic monsoon patterns and declining reservoir levels.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Inter-state water conflict: Tensions over Krishna and Cauvery basin water sharing during deficit years
- Groundwater depletion: Over-reliance on borewells to compensate for low reservoir storage in rural Karnataka
- Agricultural risk: Impact of low reservoir levels on the 'Rabi' crop cycle and food security
Keywords: water security · monsoon variability · reservoir management · agrarian distress · hydrological deficit
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