Maharashtra Droughts
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Six Out 9 Major Dams In Marathwada Reel Under Water Shortage
As many as six out of nine major dams that supply water to urban and rural areas in Maharashtra's drought-prone Marathwada region continue to face shortage, the data released by the irrigation department stated on Friday.
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In Drought-Hit Maharashtra's Marathwada, Business Booms For Water Tankers
In the parched region of Marathwada in Maharashtra, the use of tankers - usually meant to be the last resort amid water shortage - is on a rise.
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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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Over 51,000 Farmers Get 21 Crore Drought Assistance In Maharashtra
More than 51,000 farmers in Palghar district of Maharashtra have been provided drought assistance worth Rs 21.09 crore, an official said on Monday.
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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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Will Raise Drought Issue With Devendra Fadnavis: Sharad Pawar
The NCP will raise the issue of drought in several parts of Maharashtra with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis within a few days, its president Sharad Pawar said today.
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Water Levels Drop To 19 Per Cent As Maharashtra Battles Drought, Again
Water reserves across Maharashtra have plummeted to an alarming 19 per cent, leading to a fourth drought in the past six years. This could be the worst yet given that the number of water tankers used in the last week of April is the highest since the BJP took charge after the 2014 Assembly polls
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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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Maharashtra To Draw 2,000 Crores From Contingency Fund To Tackle Drought
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided to draw Rs 2,000 crore from the state contingency fund for undertaking drought relief measures.
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Centre Sanctions Over Rs 4,700 Crore For Maharashtra Drought Assistance
The centre Tuesday sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 4,714.28 crore for Maharashtra's drought affected farmers.
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Devendra Fadnavis Meets PM, Briefs Him On Maharashtra Drought Situation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday about the drought situation in the state and sought assistance from the Centre.
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Helped 5,000 Drought-Affected Families In Maharashtra, Claims Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena on Saturday claimed to have distributed food grains and household items to 5,000 families of farmers affected by drought in Maharashtra.
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Shiv Sena Criticises Devendra Fadnavis For "Delay" In Declaring Drought
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray has questioned Maharashtra government's "delay" in declaring drought in the state following scanty rainfall.
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"No Water To Drink": Nearly Half Of Maharashtra Declared Drought-Hit
Almost half of Maharashtra has been declared drought with farmers from across the state seeking emergency help. Distressed farmers came to Mumbai demanding drought declaration and seeking relief from the state. The state reportedly received only 77 per cent of its average rainfall this year.
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With 20,000 Villages Running Out Of Water, Maharashtra Staring At Drought
Maharashtra is staring at a drought again, after two years, with 20,000 villages reportedly running out of water. Around 200 talukas are facing water scarcity and the government will submit a report on whether to declare a drought or not by October 31, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today.
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Six Out 9 Major Dams In Marathwada Reel Under Water Shortage
As many as six out of nine major dams that supply water to urban and rural areas in Maharashtra's drought-prone Marathwada region continue to face shortage, the data released by the irrigation department stated on Friday.
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In Drought-Hit Maharashtra's Marathwada, Business Booms For Water Tankers
In the parched region of Marathwada in Maharashtra, the use of tankers - usually meant to be the last resort amid water shortage - is on a rise.
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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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Over 51,000 Farmers Get 21 Crore Drought Assistance In Maharashtra
More than 51,000 farmers in Palghar district of Maharashtra have been provided drought assistance worth Rs 21.09 crore, an official said on Monday.
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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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Will Raise Drought Issue With Devendra Fadnavis: Sharad Pawar
The NCP will raise the issue of drought in several parts of Maharashtra with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis within a few days, its president Sharad Pawar said today.
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Water Levels Drop To 19 Per Cent As Maharashtra Battles Drought, Again
Water reserves across Maharashtra have plummeted to an alarming 19 per cent, leading to a fourth drought in the past six years. This could be the worst yet given that the number of water tankers used in the last week of April is the highest since the BJP took charge after the 2014 Assembly polls
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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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Maharashtra To Draw 2,000 Crores From Contingency Fund To Tackle Drought
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday decided to draw Rs 2,000 crore from the state contingency fund for undertaking drought relief measures.
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Centre Sanctions Over Rs 4,700 Crore For Maharashtra Drought Assistance
The centre Tuesday sanctioned financial assistance of Rs 4,714.28 crore for Maharashtra's drought affected farmers.
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Devendra Fadnavis Meets PM, Briefs Him On Maharashtra Drought Situation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday about the drought situation in the state and sought assistance from the Centre.
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Helped 5,000 Drought-Affected Families In Maharashtra, Claims Shiv Sena
The Shiv Sena on Saturday claimed to have distributed food grains and household items to 5,000 families of farmers affected by drought in Maharashtra.
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Shiv Sena Criticises Devendra Fadnavis For "Delay" In Declaring Drought
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray has questioned Maharashtra government's "delay" in declaring drought in the state following scanty rainfall.
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"No Water To Drink": Nearly Half Of Maharashtra Declared Drought-Hit
Almost half of Maharashtra has been declared drought with farmers from across the state seeking emergency help. Distressed farmers came to Mumbai demanding drought declaration and seeking relief from the state. The state reportedly received only 77 per cent of its average rainfall this year.
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With 20,000 Villages Running Out Of Water, Maharashtra Staring At Drought
Maharashtra is staring at a drought again, after two years, with 20,000 villages reportedly running out of water. Around 200 talukas are facing water scarcity and the government will submit a report on whether to declare a drought or not by October 31, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said today.
