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

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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.

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Varsha Torgalkar

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