Groundwater levels in Mysuru district: Groundwater levels drop by 3.7 feet following deficient monsoon rainfall, prompting authorities to drill 400 new borewells to tackle drinking water shortages in 380 villages. Mysuru: Following deficient southwest monsoon (SWM) rainfall and a decline in groundwater levels by 3.7 feet, the Mysuru Zilla Panchayat (ZP) has taken measures to drill 400 new borewells to address the drinking water crisis in 380 villages.