Delhi's Groundwater Recovery: Satellite Data Reveals Rising Land in Dwarka as Aquifers Replenish

Oct 31, 2025 01:49 am CST

Satellite data analysis reveals a remarkable environmental reversal in Delhi's Dwarka region, where ground that previously sank is now rising by up to 2cm annually, indicating successful groundwater recovery following the implementation of Delhi's 2016 water management policies. The ISRO-IIT study documents 2-7 billion liters of annual water gain between 2016-2023, while surrounding regions show mixed results with Gurugram stabilizing and Faridabad continuing to decline.