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Chennai, July 8 (IANS) Chennai’s groundwater table recorded a sharp decline in June following a prolonged dry spell, raising fresh concerns over water availability in several suburban areas that depend heavily on bore wells for domestic use.According to data released by Chennai Metrowater, the city’s average groundwater level dropped by 0.47 metres in June compared to May.The average depth across 15 monitored locations fell from 5.66 metres in May to 6.13 metres in June, reflecting widesprea…