For the first time since 1933, a vital dam in India is nearing full capacity thanks to heavy rainfall and inflow from another reservoir.
The New Indian Express reported that the water levels at the Vani Vilas Sagar Dam are at 129.4 feet, just slightly below its full capacity of 130 feet. The dam provides water for over 100,000 acres of farmland and drinking water for several cities in the Chitradurga district. According to the outlet, this is only the sixth time the dam has reached full capacity since its construction in 1907.
"The people of Chitradurga depend on VV Sagar because there are no other water sources in our district. Abundant water in the dam will help agriculture as well as domestic use. Farmers who depend on VV Sagar reservoir should utilise the water properly," Echaghatta Siddaveerappa, a local farm leader, told the Express.
Chitradurga's dependence on a single water source is symptomatic of the country's persistent water security problems. India is one of 25 nations in the world deemed to have "extremely high" water stress according to the World Resources Institute. In addition to a lack of freshwater resources, droughts and heatwaves are getting worse and compounding the problem. India is heavily reliant on the monsoon season to meet its needs. As the atmosphere warms because of human activity, extreme weather becomes the new normal.
The seasonal rainfall is the lifeblood of India's gigantic agricultural sector, supplying nearly 70% of its annual water requirements. VV Sagar is one of several important water sources in the country that have enjoyed an upturn in fortunes in 2025.
As welcome as the recent developments are, they will only be temporary without decisive regional action to capitalize on that good fortune. Still, there's every reason to be optimistic as India has made some impressive progress in embracing clean energy and making agriculture more sustainable with cutting-edge technology.
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