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Rajasthan Dams Run Dry
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 08:32 AM
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Rajasthan's dams are facing a water shortage due to 9% less rainfall, with 253 dams empty. The state's water storage has decreased to 47.57% from 75.20% last year.
The monsoon season in Rajasthan has been disappointing, with 9% less rainfall than usual. As a result, the state's dams are facing a severe water shortage. The water storage in Rajasthan's dams has decreased significantly, from 75.20% last year to 47.57% this year. A total of 253 dams in the state are empty, causing concern among the authorities. The situation is critical, and the state is now relying on the August rainfall to replenish its water sources.