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- India's monsoon rains have been below average this year, with little rainfall even by late July compared to normal years.
- According to the Central Water Commission, water levels in 166 major reservoirs are 36% lower than last year.
- The levels in 54 of these reservoirs are more than 80% below their normal capacity.
- Karnataka is also facing water scarcity, and water shortage next year is considered likely.
What to watch next
- Whether monsoon rains pick up in August to refill the reservoirs
- Updates from the Central Water Commission on reservoir levels in the coming weeks
- Any water scarcity measures announced in Karnataka and other affected states
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