Indo-Gangetic Plain - Stressed Water Supplies

Stressed Water Supplies

Due to a rapidly growing population (as well as other factors), this area is considered at high risk for water shortages in the future. This area constitutes the land between the river Brahmaputra and Aravli mountain ranges, the famous river Ganges,Yamuna,Ghaggra,Chambal and Brahmaputra flow through the area.

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