Drought In Maharashtra

Maharashtra farmers' agitation: State worst performer in irrigation; policymakers deserve to be put on trial

The agitation leaders have made more demands of the type that will harm farmers, and less of the type that will protect farmers in the years to come

Farmers' march: Maharashtra govt's 'lukewarm' response cause for repeated protests; drought relief, MSP hike demands unmet

The farmers' march from Thane to Mumbai also comes amid many similar rallies being held in other parts of the country, including the 'Kisan Kranti Yatra' on 23 September and the protest led by the Congress' farmers' cell on 23 October.

Maharashtra grapples with acute agrarian distress: Kharif crops have dried up, farmers may opt out of rabi

Observers believe the current situation looks bleaker even than the acute drought years between 2012-15. Currently, over 350 tankers have been deployed to supply water in Maharashtra.

71% of talukas in Maharashtra face groundwater depletion: Insufficient rains, lack of water management compound problem

In 7,212 villages in the state, groundwater level has reduced by over 1 metre. Overall, 13,984 villages from 252 talukas in the state have witnessed a depletion by more than 1 meter as compared to the average of the last five years.

Rs 2,000 crore-additional relief package sought from Centre: Eknath Khadse

The Maharashtra government has sought additional relief package of over Rs 2,000 crore from the Centre to tackle drought in the state.

Marathwada drought intensifies: With water level at 2%, dams close to running dry

Adding to the plight of 19 million population of Marathwada, the severity of the water crisis in Maharashtra has deepened with only two percent of water left in dams of the drought-hit region.

Bombay HC asks BCCI to move IPL matches out of Pune; intervener calls for ban on cheerleaders

The Bombay HC asked BCCI whether it could shift IPL 2016 matches out of Pune in view of the grim water crisis in Maharashtra.

Maharashtra govt's lack of planning leading to massive migration from drought-hit areas, says Chavan

The BJP-led government's lack of planning in Maharashtra is leading to massive migration of people from drought-affected areas, Prithviraj Chavan said

As Maharashtra reels under acute water crisis, Fadnavis urges people to celebrate dry Holi

Fadnavis appealed people to have a dry Holi festival and save water in view of its shortage across the state

Maha ministers to get to 'ground' reality, tour drought-hit Marathwada for a day

Maharashtra ministers will undertake a day-long tour of 29 talukas of drought-affected Beed, Latur and Osmanabad districts on Friday, where they will take a stock of the ground situation and submit a report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.