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Detailed explanation-1: -The Uttar Pradesh and Israel governments on Thursday signed a ‘plan of cooperation’ to resolve water crisis in Bundelkhand region.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1985, Israel began sending treated, recycled wastewater through its National Water Carrier to farms, greatly reducing the gap between consumer demand and available water.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 2021, water level of Narmada dam was approx 115.75 meters. Gujarat is facing a massive water crisis. At present Gujarat has only 2% of the country’s water resources with 5% of the population.

Detailed explanation-4: -Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh - the two largest states in terms of area and population - are among around a dozen states where the magnitude of water problem is not just large, but also complex. The other states facing the challenge include Karnataka, Bihar, Haryana, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-5: -NEW DELHI: About 17% notified cities and towns in India face water shortage, according to a list prepared by the central government. Among the states, . Tamil Nadu has maximum number of such urban areas followed by Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.