Water scarcity will not be an issue in the city this summer because the primary water source, Totladoh dam, is currently more than 60% full. Additionally, the downstream reservoir, Kamptee Khairi, also holds 53% of its capacity. However, it’s important to note that Totladoh has experienced dry spells in the past due to delayed rains, and hence conserving every drop stored in it matters.
The situation in Marathwada is bad, with its major dams holding only 21% of their water capacity, compared to 42% at the same time last year. Some major reservoirs in the Aurangabad division have completely dried up, necessitating the government’s reliance on groundwater to fulfill drinking water needs. The medium-sized dams in the division are also severely depleted, averaging only 18.5% capacity, with many of them devoid of any water whatsoever.
The situation in the Nagpur division is different, with major dams now holding 48% of their storage capacity, from just over 20% last year. Medium-sized dams in the division are filled to over 50% capacity, while small dams are at over 44% full. Notably, the storage levels of dams in this division are the highest in the state.