Raj sees remarkable groundwater rebound, thanks to the heavens
Jaipur, January 21, 2025.Rajasthan's groundwater table rose significantly by 5.84 metres (statewide average) between the pre and post-monsoon period in 2024, says a report by the state's ground water department. Thanks to a plentiful monsoon, groundwater levels rose more than the statewide average in 14 districts, but in Jaipur they fell short—the rise was only 4.7 metres.The report, yet to be released officially, is based on a random sample of wells, borewells, and other water sources. It highlights that Rajasthan received 888 mm of monsoon rainfall this year, surpassing the seasonal average and substantially replenishing groundwater levels. Among districts, Chittorgarh recorded the highest rise in groundwater level at 14 metres, followed by Sawai Madhopur (13.32 m), Bundi (11.84 ...
