Pune, June 30 The truant rains have led to a precarious drop in water levels at Pune

Chandigarh, June 30: More water would be released from Bhakra and Pong dams after the level in their reservoirs increased in the last few days, an official said on Tuesday, much to the relief of Punjab and Haryana paddy farmers.

Ganesh Chandanashiva, Bijapur,DH News Service:

The biggest reservoir in the State, Almatti is witnessing water shortage this year putting the farmers in a quandary.

Asit Jolly
Chandigarh

June 25: Reduced water levels in major reservoirs, including the Bhakra Dam, due to the delayed monsoon in the north-west region will mean curtailed supplies to Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh.

Deficient rainfall forecast causing concern.
Anil Sasi

New Delhi, June 25 A majority of the country

Another fortnight

Sanjeeb Mukherjee