Officials celebrate strong recovery of critical reservoirs as water levels surge: 'Highest premonsoon showers in recent years'

Officials celebrate strong recovery of critical reservoirs as water levels surge: 'Highest premonsoon showers in recent years'

Water reservoirs in Western India are recovering after a lengthy drought, according to The Times of India. Just a month ago, the Bicholim reservoir was down to 35% capacity. It is now 52% full thanks to recent rainfall. Other reservoirs in the area have reached 60% capacity. Some are expected to be full by the first or second week of July.  While this is good news for a region that has been parched for some time, other reservoirs have not recove…