Rajasthan extracted more groundwater than it recharged in 2023: Report
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
Rajasthan, in top 3 groundwater overexploiters, extracted 16.74 BCM but recharged 11.54 BCM in 2023. 74% sources overexploited. Water-intensive crops worsen crisis. Jaipur, a dark zone, nears Chennai, Bangalore water woes. Kumar Manish warns of urbanization impact.
Rajasthan, in top 3 groundwater overexploiters, extracted 16.74 BCM but recharged 11.54 BCM in 2023. 74% sources overexploited. Water-intensive crops worsen crisis. Jaipur, a dark zone, nears Chennai, Bangalore water woes. Kumar Manish warns of urbanization impact.
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