Are we running out of water?

In 2026, India is running a 42% national rainfall deficit. Three major dams have hit 0% storage. Mumbai had 40 days of water reserves left in June. In this video, we break down the full Economics of India's water crisis- from the policy trap that turned free electricity into groundwater collapse in Punjab, to the recycling failure that sends 72% of India's sewage straight into its rivers, to the newest pressure point nobody is talking about: AI data centers being built in the most water-stressed cities in the country What we cover: Why India extracts more groundwater than the USA and China combined The MSP-electricity-paddy trap that is draining Punjab's aquifers at 157% of recharge Jal Jeevan Mission- 82% coverage, but what is actually flowing through those taps? How Israel went from water-scarce to water-surplus- and what India can learn Why 75% of India's data centers sit in officially water-stressed regions The Yamuna paradox- clean water re-contaminated before it reaches the river What happens to India's GDP if none of this gets fixed by 2050 India's total water demand is projected to be double its available supply. Every crop choice, every city plan, every data center built in a thirsty city is already a bet on water being there. The question is- who pays when it isn't? Liked the video? Drop a comment on which topic you want us to explain! 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on the economics that shapes India.-    / @angeloneeconomics   Want us to stay in touch with you? Check out Capital Letters by Angel One- same team, same brains, but deeper dives for people who like to stay ahead in the curve- https://capitallettersangelone.substa... This is a new channel, so if you liked our research and content, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! -Angel One Research and Content Team. Disclaimer- This content is for information and education purposes only. It is not investment advice. Past performance does not indicate future results. Please do your own research.