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Water Crisis Hits Maharashtra Villages Despite State's Drought-Free Goal
A village in Aurangabad, some 400 km from state capital Mumbai, is grappling with severe water crisis after the canals here ran dry recently.
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Maharashtra Drought Worsens As IMD Forecasts Delayed Rainfall
As drought conditions in Maharashtra worsen, the India Meteorological Department has warned that rainfall for 2019 has been delayed by at least a week and it could take another month before monsoons reach the beleaguered state
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Farmer Suicides Doubled In Maharashtra In Last 4 Years, Shows RTI Reply
At a time when drought has been declared in about half of Maharashtra - about 150 tehsils out of 360 - a Right to Information query has revealed that the number of farmer suicides in the state has doubled in the last four years.
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Living In Maharashtra? You've Just Paid To Send 8 Politicians Abroad
As parts of Maharashtra grapple with the consequences of five back-to-back years of drought, the state's Agriculture Minister, accompanied by 15 lawmakers, has flown to Australia and New Zealand for two weeks to review how those countries handle loans to farmers. A one-day stop in Singapore has also been worked into the itinerary.
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After First Rains, Maharashtra's Water Saving Plan Seems To Be Working
In stark contrast to what they were just a week ago, partially-filled nullahs and replenished wells can be seen across Kalegaon village in Maharahstra's drought-hit Beed district.
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Displaced By Maharashtra's Drought, They Are Now Driven Out By Rains
The severe drought in Maharashtra over the past few years has given birth to a floating population, migrating from the interiors of the state to the city.
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Maharashtra Declares Drought In Over 29,000 Villages
The BJP-led Government in Maharashtra has declared drought in over 29,000 villages of the state, mostly in parched Marathwada and Vidarbha regions where the grim situation was earlier described as 'drought-like.'
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What Steps Have Been Taken To Tackle Drought? Bombay High Court Asks Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court today asked Maharashtra government to inform what steps it had taken to tackle the drought situation in May and June when it may worsen before the onset of monsoon.
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Maharashtra Drought: Only 3 Per Cent Water Left In Marathwada Dams
In more bad news for the drought-hit Marathwada region, only 3 per cent water is left in dams in the parched region, officials said today.
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Second 'Water Train' Being Filled Up For Latur Supply: Devendra Fadnavis
Hours after a 'water train' reached the parched Latur district in Maharashtra, another train was being filled for more supply, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today.
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Latur In Drought-Hit Maharashta To Get Water By Trains In 15 Days
Water will be brought to Latur district by trains in the next 15 days while prohibitory orders were clamped near water supply spots in Parbhani town to prevent any violence as authorities grapple with drought in the worst-hit Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
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'People More Important Or IPL?' Court Raps Mumbai Cricket Body Over Water
Three days before the Indian Premier League begins, the Bombay High Court has reprimanded Maharashtra's cricket body for the many litres of water it will use to prepare pitches for the world's richest cricket tournament at a time when large parts of the state are reeling under drought.
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Maharashtra Drought: Marathwada Water Scene Grim, Only 5% Stock Left In Dams
Every drop of water has become precious in drought-hit Marathwada region, where the situation is so grim that the dams in the region are left with just five per cent of water ahead of the summer season.
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Drought-Hit Maharashtra Shuts Down Swimming Pools For 3 Months
On March 24, Maharashtra will celebrate a dry Holi, with the state government banning rain dance functions due to acute drought in the state. As a more serious measure, it has also ordered the shutting down of swimming pools for the next three months.
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Devendra Fadnavis Criticised For Funding Dancers' Bangkok Visit From Relief Fund
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has come under attack for purportedly granting Rs 8 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for a government employees dance group's visit to Thailand.
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Water Crisis Hits Maharashtra Villages Despite State's Drought-Free Goal
A village in Aurangabad, some 400 km from state capital Mumbai, is grappling with severe water crisis after the canals here ran dry recently.
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Maharashtra Drought Worsens As IMD Forecasts Delayed Rainfall
As drought conditions in Maharashtra worsen, the India Meteorological Department has warned that rainfall for 2019 has been delayed by at least a week and it could take another month before monsoons reach the beleaguered state
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Farmer Suicides Doubled In Maharashtra In Last 4 Years, Shows RTI Reply
At a time when drought has been declared in about half of Maharashtra - about 150 tehsils out of 360 - a Right to Information query has revealed that the number of farmer suicides in the state has doubled in the last four years.
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Living In Maharashtra? You've Just Paid To Send 8 Politicians Abroad
As parts of Maharashtra grapple with the consequences of five back-to-back years of drought, the state's Agriculture Minister, accompanied by 15 lawmakers, has flown to Australia and New Zealand for two weeks to review how those countries handle loans to farmers. A one-day stop in Singapore has also been worked into the itinerary.
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After First Rains, Maharashtra's Water Saving Plan Seems To Be Working
In stark contrast to what they were just a week ago, partially-filled nullahs and replenished wells can be seen across Kalegaon village in Maharahstra's drought-hit Beed district.
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Displaced By Maharashtra's Drought, They Are Now Driven Out By Rains
The severe drought in Maharashtra over the past few years has given birth to a floating population, migrating from the interiors of the state to the city.
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Maharashtra Declares Drought In Over 29,000 Villages
The BJP-led Government in Maharashtra has declared drought in over 29,000 villages of the state, mostly in parched Marathwada and Vidarbha regions where the grim situation was earlier described as 'drought-like.'
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What Steps Have Been Taken To Tackle Drought? Bombay High Court Asks Maharashtra
The Bombay High Court today asked Maharashtra government to inform what steps it had taken to tackle the drought situation in May and June when it may worsen before the onset of monsoon.
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Maharashtra Drought: Only 3 Per Cent Water Left In Marathwada Dams
In more bad news for the drought-hit Marathwada region, only 3 per cent water is left in dams in the parched region, officials said today.
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Second 'Water Train' Being Filled Up For Latur Supply: Devendra Fadnavis
Hours after a 'water train' reached the parched Latur district in Maharashtra, another train was being filled for more supply, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today.
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Latur In Drought-Hit Maharashta To Get Water By Trains In 15 Days
Water will be brought to Latur district by trains in the next 15 days while prohibitory orders were clamped near water supply spots in Parbhani town to prevent any violence as authorities grapple with drought in the worst-hit Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
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'People More Important Or IPL?' Court Raps Mumbai Cricket Body Over Water
Three days before the Indian Premier League begins, the Bombay High Court has reprimanded Maharashtra's cricket body for the many litres of water it will use to prepare pitches for the world's richest cricket tournament at a time when large parts of the state are reeling under drought.
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Maharashtra Drought: Marathwada Water Scene Grim, Only 5% Stock Left In Dams
Every drop of water has become precious in drought-hit Marathwada region, where the situation is so grim that the dams in the region are left with just five per cent of water ahead of the summer season.
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Drought-Hit Maharashtra Shuts Down Swimming Pools For 3 Months
On March 24, Maharashtra will celebrate a dry Holi, with the state government banning rain dance functions due to acute drought in the state. As a more serious measure, it has also ordered the shutting down of swimming pools for the next three months.
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Devendra Fadnavis Criticised For Funding Dancers' Bangkok Visit From Relief Fund
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has come under attack for purportedly granting Rs 8 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund for a government employees dance group's visit to Thailand.
