Heavy rains in recent days have improved water storage levels of crucial reservoirs in large parts of India, promising more water for irrigation of paddy, cotton and pulses in the ongoing kharif season and brightening prospects of better yield in the rabi season ahead.
As per official data, water storage in 107 reservoirs across India rose to 106.6 billion cubic metres (BCM) till August 14, compared to the 10-year average of 87.5 BCM.