Explanation:

- The passage discusses the difficulties the State faces due to low groundwater levels and high temperatures.

- The context of this passage is related to a potential water shortage or crisis.

1. Unlikely: This doesn't fit as it means something is improbable. This doesn't relate to a crisis.

2. Average: This implies normal conditions, which contrasts the described situation.

3. Unknown: This could imply uncertainty, but doesn't describe the severity of a water crisis.

4. Acute: This means severe or intense. It accurately describes a water crisis as a severe issue.

- The context indicates a severe situation, making "acute" the best choice.