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
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
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
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
"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
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
The minister said that the state government had already sent a proposal to the Centre, demanding Rs 7,900 crore for drought relief measures
25 January,2019 06:20 PM IST | ANI
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
Aamir Khan reveals state govt assisting him in making Maharashtra drought-free, ensuring smooth travel for Paani Foundation trainers
23 April,2018 09:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR
The 15 villages have a collective population of 30,590
15 April,2018 03:34 PM IST | Beed | Mid-day online deskADVERTISEMENT
