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India Meteorological Department flags weak monsoon risk, but reservoir levels offer relief to farmers
According to the Meteorological Department, even a weak monsoon is not disappointing for farmers, as the country's reservoirs have sufficient water. According to the Central Water Commission, major reservoirs have more water than last year's and the previous ten-year average.
According to the Meteorological Department's assessment, even if the monsoon is weak this year, it is not disappointing for farmers. The country's major reservoirs currently have sufficient water, which can help protect agriculture from initial shocks. The Meteorological Department has predicted below-normal rainfall due to the impact of El Niño, but existing water storage may provide relief to farmers.
According to the Central Water Commission, the country's 166 major reservoirs currently hold approximately 82 billion cubic meters of water, which is higher than the 69.75 billion cubic meters at the same time last year. Furthermore, it is also higher than the previous ten-year average of 64.61 billion cubic meters. This means that reservoirs are relatively strong at the beginning of this summer.
Clearly, there is enough water in reservoirs to support agriculture in the event of a weak monsoon. The benefit of storing water is dependent on the monsoon season. The water storage in India has the capacity to store 183.56 billion cubic meters, out of which 45 percent has been stored.
