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Karimnagar district is witnessing a sharp decline in groundwater levels, with several borewells drying up and concerns growing over drinking water availability and irrigation. Officials warn that inadequate monsoon rainfall could worsen the situation, affecting agriculture and reservoir inflows.

Borewells in several GHMC parks have dried up due to groundwater depletion, affecting greenery maintenance during peak summer. The civic body has deployed tankers and water bowls for animals while vertical gardens and park vegetation face growing stress.

Average groundwater level at 10.17 mbgl, ranging from 5.57 m in Jagtial to a staggering 16.60 m in Vikarabad

Paddy, maize and wheat growers sinking multiple borewells due to insufficient water supply from local irrigation projects

These wells tap into shallow aquifers replenished by surface water, proving to be a more sustainable option over time; unlike borewells, open wells do not rely heavily on consistent power supply

Sharath, who held a review meeting on drinking water supply in the district, said officials should inspect areas requiring overhead water tanks and borewells and take steps to establish them.

Jain said that for the tribal farmers who depend on agriculture for their livelihood in the agency areas, measures were being taken by ITDA to sink bore wells and dig water ponds to ensure water availability throughout the year for growing crops.

With the demand for water tankers increasing this season, many officers find it challenging to ensure water supply to wild animals.

Amid the worsening crisis, struggles of the citizens living in the city are growing by the day.

According to a rough estimate, 60 to 100 new borewells were being drilled by the farmers to save their crops in ayacut and non-ayacut when their existing borewells dried up

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Tribal women carried water in steel vessels from borewells and agriculture wells to the temple of the deity located on the outskirts of Muthnoor village