Thane Water Crisis: Barvi Dam Storage Falls Behind Last Year's Level Despite Above-Average Monsoon Rainfall
Despite receiving 1,142.8 mm of rainfall till July 13—265.1 mm more than last year—Thane district faces water security concerns as Barvi Dam is only 49% full compared with 73% a year ago. Officials say a recent dry spell has slowed inflows, raising the possibility of tighter water management if heavy rains do not resume.