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How do reservoirs fill up?
Reservoirs primarily fill up from rainfall that flows into rivers and streams, which are then channelled into these storage facilities. The story highlights that rainfall between March and August was less than half of normal, meaning there wasn't enough water to replenish these vital stores. Significant and prolonged rain is needed to bring levels back up.
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