If any Third World War breaks out, it will be fought on the issue of drinking water. In India also there are disputes about sharing of river waters. Maharashtra is not an exception to it. We are at the threshold of next monsoon. It will be appropriate to look at the Drinking water Scarcity Report for 2021-2022 prepared by the Commissioner, Maharashtra Groundwater Survey & Development Commissionerate, Pune. Groundwater level mainly depends on rainfall. In Maharashtra there are 5 main river valleys. They are divided in1531 watersheds. 3920 observation wells are chosen for the Survey. Regional availability of groundwater depends … Continue reading 269 Villages In Maharashtra Will Face Water Scarcity By Summer 2022