Officials thrilled by massive transformation in reservoirs: 'This year is better'

Officials thrilled by massive transformation in reservoirs: 'This year is better'

Steady monsoon rains in India have dramatically boosted water levels across reservoirs on the southern coast, easing water concerns for both people and the environment.  According to the Water Resources Department (WRD), coastal state Tamil Nadu's 90 reservoirs are now at 87% of total capacity, a sizable jump from just a couple of months ago and higher than last year's figures at this time.  Nine reservoirs are completely full, and many others a…