Why monsoon season will not solve India’s water crisis
The country is rapidly depleting its groundwater
AFTER A SCORCHING summer, most parts of India are enjoying a drenching from monsoons that arrived in late May. But the downpours will provide only limited relief. Several eastern and northern states had the driest July on record; the India Meteorological Department has warned that below-average rainfall is likely to continue this month and next. Many parts of the country will continue to suffer acute water shortages in the coming year—and for many years to come. Why?
This article appeared in the The Economist explains section of the print edition under the headline “Why monsoon season will not solve India’s water crisis”
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