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Locals in Amravati district of Maharashtra forced to drink dirty water

Locals in Amravati district of Maharashtra forced to drink dirty water

Amid the summer heatwave and rising high temperatures in various parts of the country, several villages in the Melghat and Vidharbha region of Maharashtra are experiencing a severe water crisis, forcing residents to collect water from polluted sources. Several areas in Delhi are experiencing extreme water crisis.

01 June,2024 10:47 AM IST | Amravati | mid-day online correspondent
Congress leaders to visit areas facing severe drought conditions in Maharashtra

Congress leaders to visit areas facing severe drought conditions in Maharashtra

Around 24 talukas in 15 districts of Maharashtra are reportedly facing severe drought conditions and water tankers have been pressed into service in over 3,000 villages

28 May,2024 09:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Water stock in Maharashtra dams dips to 23 per cent

Water stock in Maharashtra dams dips to 23 per cent

This year, the aggregate water stock in 2,994 dams in Maharashtra stands at 23.63 per cent at present as compared to 33.59 per cent on this day (May 24) last year

24 May,2024 06:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Six Marathwada districts are facing drought-like situation: Maharashtra Min

Six Marathwada districts are facing drought-like situation: Maharashtra Min

Dhananjay Munde’s statement came on Friday after he conducted a review meeting on water availability, crops and cattle fodder in eight districts of Marathwada, stated a report in PTI

25 August,2023 06:30 PM IST | Aurangabad | mid-day online correspondent
Yavatmal embraces 'farm pool' scheme with enthusiasm

Yavatmal embraces 'farm pool' scheme with enthusiasm

With the digging of these pools, around 6,000 hectares of land will get "protected irrigation", raising hopes of a better rabi crop, an official said

27 May,2018 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Mid-day online desk
Maharashtra drought: Ramdev urges people not to waste water

Maharashtra drought: Ramdev urges people not to waste water

"I request people not to waste water and also urge authorities to make requisite arrangements," he said while speaking to ANI in Mumbai

06 June,2019 11:02 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online desk
Hope under Sun: Marathwada villagers wage war on drought

Hope under Sun: Marathwada villagers wage war on drought

The 15 villages have a collective population of 30,590

15 April,2018 03:34 PM IST | Beed | Mid-day online desk
Part-time jobs, social organisations help students from drought-regions

Part-time jobs, social organisations help students from drought-regions

Many students from these drought-hit areas also say that they won't be going back to their homes during summer holidays as that would increase financial burden on their families

04 May,2019 01:10 PM IST | Pune | ANI
Aamir goes pan-India, after nearing the goal of making Maharashtra drought-free

Aamir goes pan-India, after nearing the goal of making Maharashtra drought-free

As Paani Foundation nears goal of making Maharashtra drought-free, Aamir Khan to expand work to other states

09 April,2018 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR
Debt-ridden farmer allegedly commits suicide in Maharashtra's Vidarbha

Debt-ridden farmer allegedly commits suicide in Maharashtra's Vidarbha

50-year-old Shankar Chayare consumed a poisonous chemical and died while he was being taken to Yavatmal city for treatment, the police said.

10 April,2018 10:09 PM IST | Mumbai | Mid-day online desk

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