Owing to delayed and weak south-west monsoon there is an alarming depletion in the water levels of important reservoirs.

Courses of action:

I.The Central Government should issue an advisory to the State Government to make judicious and regulated release of water.

II.The government should give preference to drinking water and irrigation, and enhance ground water use to meet current needs.

III. Farmers should be advised by the government to grow such crops as require less water.