Groundwater levels
Coverage of Groundwater levels in the Nexus archive.
- Karnataka may have to release nearly double the stipulated 3,500 cusecs owing to dry riverbed till Biligundlu
Karnataka may need to release nearly double the stipulated 3,500 cusecs of water due to a dry riverbed between the release points and the Biligundlu measuring gauge, with significant water loss expected. The state must also consider groundwater levels and channel losses in its calculations.
- Nandyal Collector urges farmers to switch to alternate crops amid El Nino threat
Nandyal Collector urges farmers to switch to alternate crops amid El Nino threat. Rajakumari Ganiya warns that the El Niño effect could reduce groundwater levels, impacting drinking water, livestock, and green fodder availability.
- As groundwater levels plummet, Karnataka farmers seek 10 HP solar-powered pumpsets under PM KUSUM scheme
Farmers in Karnataka are demanding 10 HP solar-powered pumpsets to access deeper groundwater in arid and semi-arid regions. This is part of the PM KUSUM scheme to address declining groundwater levels.
- Telangana farmers caught between a dry spell and despair
Telangana farmers face delayed rains, falling groundwater levels, and El Niño's impact, leading to anxiety. The state advises shifting to less water-intensive crops, but many stick to traditional methods despite crop stress and low reservoirs.
- Ground water levels fall in 18 districts; Telangana releases agriculture contingency plan for Vanakalam 2026
Groundwater levels in 18 districts of Telangana have fallen, prompting the release of an agriculture contingency plan for Vanakalam 2026. Most irrigation reservoirs in the state are at or near their Minimum Draw Down Level.