In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Comprehension:
It's turning out to be a tough summer for the State. With an alarming dip (1) ______ groundwater levels across (2) ______ state, experts fear residents (3) ______ soon have to battle an (4) ______ water crisis, along (5) ______ extremely high temperatures.