Groundwater recharge declined marginally in 2024, dip in water availability too

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 12, 2025
Total annual groundwater recharge in India slightly declined in 2024 due to higher extraction, with significant contributions from northwest states like Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. Increase in 'critical' and 'over-exploited' units raises concerns about water scarcity, despite improvement in some areas.

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Punjab, India

Punjab, India

State in northwestern India
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Haryana

State in northern India
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Delhi

Megacity and union territory of India
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