Bisalpur Dam Water Depletion Raises Concerns Amid Intense Heat
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Depletion of Bisalpur Dam water due to intense heat and high temperatures |
| Location | Bisalpur Dam, Tonk district, Rajasthan |
| Affected Regions | Jaipur, Ajmer, and Tonk |
| Key Issue | Evaporation causing a loss of 15 centimetres of water in one month |
| Impact | Potential severe water crisis; adverse effects on fishermen's livelihoods |
| About Bisalpur Dam | Gravity dam on the Banas River, constructed in 1999 |
| Purpose | Irrigation and drinking water supply |
| Historical Significance | Named in honour of Bisaldev IV, the Chauhan ruler of Ajmer |