(a) whether the water level in major reservoirs has decreased this year in comparison to last three years;
(b) if so, the comparative data of water level of each of the reservoirs during the last three years and
the current year, year wise and reservoir-wise;
(c) the reasons for gradual decline in water level in the reservoirs; and
(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SHRI VINCENT H. PALA)
(a) Central Water Commission is monitoring the live storage position of 81 reservoirs of the country. The
status of total live storage built up in these 81 reservoirs as on 22.07.2010 and for the corresponding
period during the last three years is given below:
(Unit : BCM)
Designed live storage Live storage built up as on 22nd July At Full reservoir level
2007 2008 2009 2010
151.768 81.772 43.961 36.955 28.658