Devroop Dhar, India CEO & Co-founder, Primus Partners says AI can help water utilities predict potential water shortages and issue warnings earlier than traditional methods. He emphasizes that the effectiveness of AI depends on the quality, consistency, and timeliness of data from reservoirs, sensors, weather forecasts, and consumption patterns. AI can help identify gaps between water supply and demand before they become critical. However,he says data reliability and governance remain major challenges. Regular sensor calibration, standardised data formats, and quick detection of gaps are essential. He highlighted that strong data management is as important as the AI technology itself.