East flowing rivers between Mahanadi and Pennar basins have no water at present: Official data

Rivers in Mahanadi and Pennar basins in AP, Telangana, Odisha are dry, with reservoirs at only 35% capacity. Reduced monsoon, changing rainfall patterns, and groundwater depletion blamed. Experts suggest micro irrigation, crop changes to reduce water deficit. Reservoirs in South and East regions critically low. Climate change, catchment degradation contribute to water scarcity. Reservoirs in North and West India also affected.