Rainwater Reserves: Monitoring Groundwater Recharge and Storage Levels
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Rainwater Reserves: Monitoring Groundwater Recharge and Storage Levels
ЁЯТз Rainwater Reserves: Monitoring Groundwater Recharge and Storage Levels
ЁЯЧУя╕П Update as of: 12 May 2025
ЁЯМН Regional Groundwater Recharge Overview
| Region | Average Recharge Depth | Water Table Change (YTD) | Storage Utilization | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan (Alwar) | +1.2 meters | +0.8 meters | 70% | тЬЕ Improving |
| Maharashtra (Marathwada) | +0.5 meters | +0.3 meters | 55% | ЁЯЯб Moderate |
| Tamil Nadu (Villupuram) | +1.0 meters | +0.9 meters | 80% | тЬЕ Healthy |
| Uttar Pradesh (Bundelkhand) | +0.6 meters | +0.4 meters | 50% | ЁЯЯб Moderate |
| Odisha (Ganjam) | +0.9 meters | +0.7 meters | 75% | тЬЕ Healthy |
ЁЯУК Rainwater Storage Levels (Community Tanks & Reservoirs)
| Storage Structure | Capacity (Liters) | Current Storage | % Full | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johad - Hamirpur | 2,00,000 | 1,50,000 | 75% | Uttar Pradesh (Bundelkhand) |
| Farm Pond - Aurangabad | 1,00,000 | 55,000 | 55% | Maharashtra (Marathwada) |
| Check Dam - Salem | 3,50,000 | 2,80,000 | 80% | Tamil Nadu (Villupuram) |
| Tank - Jaipur Rural | 2,50,000 | 1,75,000 | 70% | Rajasthan (Alwar) |
| Pond - Berhampur | 1,20,000 | 90,000 | 75% | Odisha (Ganjam) |
ЁЯМ▒ Impact on Agriculture & Drinking Water
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Rajasthan & Tamil Nadu report improved irrigation availability.
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Maharashtra’s Marathwada still faces moderate water stress.
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Odisha’s community ponds supporting drinking water needs during summer.
ЁЯЪА Government Initiatives Boosting Reserves
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PMKSY & Atal Bhujal Yojana actively enhancing recharge structures.
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Local bodies implementing micro rainwater harvesting projects.
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Increased community participation in desilting and maintenance drives.
ЁЯУг Community Engagement
“Every drop counts — Join your village water committee to monitor and maintain rainwater reserves.”
ЁЯУЙ Challenges Ahead
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Groundwater depletion hotspots in semi-arid regions.
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Need for real-time monitoring systems and IoT-based water sensors.
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Focus on reviving traditional water bodies.
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