The low water levels at major reservoirs in the State this year compared to last year, paint a grim picture, especially to the agriculture sector which is hugely dependent on the irrigation water.
Srisailam Reservoir
According to official information, the water level at Srisailam Reservoir is at a mere 33.62 thousand cubic feet (tmc ft) as of July 9. While its Full Reservoir Level (FRL) is 880 ft, the present water level is only 808.80 feet. It is to be noted that the water level as on July 9, last year, was a tad higher, at 823.90 ft.
