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Drought-prone areas expanding in Maharashtra amidst faltering rainfall: Study
Drought-prone areas expanding in Maharashtra amidst faltering rainfall: Study

By गाँव कनेक्शन

As per the findings of a recent study, water bodies in and around the drought-prone Marathwada region of Maharashtra are fast diminishing which is causing a dip in the groundwater levels. The experts mention that the situation poses serious challenges for the agrarian communities susceptible to catastrophic effects of droughts on various crops such as sorghum, pearl millet, sugarcane, and others.

As per the findings of a recent study, water bodies in and around the drought-prone Marathwada region of Maharashtra are fast diminishing which is causing a dip in the groundwater levels. The experts mention that the situation poses serious challenges for the agrarian communities susceptible to catastrophic effects of droughts on various crops such as sorghum, pearl millet, sugarcane, and others.

मराठवाड़ा का किसान पानी के लिए क्यों तरस रहा है?
मराठवाड़ा का किसान पानी के लिए क्यों तरस रहा है?

By Shubham Koul

सरकार ने जल संरक्षण के लिए नई व्यस्थाएं शुरु की हैं, लेकिन इतने कम पानी में ऐसे कैसे संभव है। हम हर दिन तीन-पांच किमी. पीने का पानी लेने जाते हैं। हम आठ सौ रुपए में टैंकर पानी खरीदते हैं, जो हमारे खेत में सिंचाई में प्रयोग होता है।

सरकार ने जल संरक्षण के लिए नई व्यस्थाएं शुरु की हैं, लेकिन इतने कम पानी में ऐसे कैसे संभव है। हम हर दिन तीन-पांच किमी. पीने का पानी लेने जाते हैं। हम आठ सौ रुपए में टैंकर पानी खरीदते हैं, जो हमारे खेत में सिंचाई में प्रयोग होता है।

“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra
“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra
“If the dry conditions prevail, many more farmers can end their lives” — Drought in Maharashtra

By Gaon Connection

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

The Maharashtra government has declared drought in 42 blocks. However, farmers’ leaders mention that farmers in more than 100 blocks are reeling from drought. Questions have also been raised over the methodology of declaring drought in the state.

Maharashtra facing unprecedented floods as Kolhapur, Sangli, Sindhudurg and Nashik districts are inundated
Maharashtra facing unprecedented floods as Kolhapur, Sangli, Sindhudurg and Nashik districts are inundated

By Nidhi Jamwal

Due to very heavy rainfall for the past one week, all the major rivers in Madhya Maharashtra region are in full spate, with no respite from rainfall. Local people claim these floods are unprecedented and the government ignored the early signs of floods, which have now turned catastrophic

Due to very heavy rainfall for the past one week, all the major rivers in Madhya Maharashtra region are in full spate, with no respite from rainfall. Local people claim these floods are unprecedented and the government ignored the early signs of floods, which have now turned catastrophic

देश में एक तरफ बाढ़, एक तरफ सूखा
देश में एक तरफ बाढ़, एक तरफ सूखा

By Daya Sagar

देश का 44 फीसदी हिस्सा सूखे से ग्रस्त। अनुमान से 19 फीसदी कम बारिश। खरीफ की फसल प्रभावित

देश का 44 फीसदी हिस्सा सूखे से ग्रस्त। अनुमान से 19 फीसदी कम बारिश। खरीफ की फसल प्रभावित

Half the monsoon season is over with pockets of floods and regions of drought. Will it be a 'normal' monsoon year?
Half the monsoon season is over with pockets of floods and regions of drought. Will it be a 'normal' monsoon year?

By Nidhi Jamwal

While Mumbai has already received 86 per cent of its annual rainfall, Marathwada region in Maharashtra has deficient rainfall of minus 25 per cent. Vadodara in Gujarat, which had minus 43 per cent rainfall departure, is now facing floods. In a changing climate, we must adapt to rainfall variations in the country.

While Mumbai has already received 86 per cent of its annual rainfall, Marathwada region in Maharashtra has deficient rainfall of minus 25 per cent. Vadodara in Gujarat, which had minus 43 per cent rainfall departure, is now facing floods. In a changing climate, we must adapt to rainfall variations in the country.

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