Health & Environment
Telangana groundwater levels drop in October amid 24% rainfall deficit
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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Telangana's average groundwater levels dropped from 7.52 metres below ground level in September to 8.28 metres below ground level in October 2026.
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The decline follows a 24% state rainfall deficit between June 1 and October 31, driven by the El Nino weather phenomenon, leading to 365 mandals being declared drought-affected.
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Vikarabad recorded the deepest average groundwater level at 13.54 metres below ground level, while Jagtial registered the shallowest level at 4.21 metres.