Telangana’s groundwater levels have fallen further over the past month as the state recorded a sharp rainfall deficit, according to the latest data. The state received 628 mm of rainfall against the normal 831 mm during the period.
Officials said 11 districts recorded normal rainfall, ranging from 19% below normal to 3% below normal. At the same time, 22 districts reported deficit rainfall, with shortfalls between 20% and 50%.
The lowest groundwater levels were reported in Vikarabad and the Hyderabad periphery, highlighting the impact of the rainfall shortfall on water availability in several parts of the state.
