Water level in 750 minor irrigation projects in Marathwada at 12.92 pc, down from 34.28 pc last year
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Water level in 750 minor irrigation projects in Marathwada at 12.92 pc, down from 34.28 pc last year

New Indian Express  

CHHATRAPATI SAMBHAJINAGAR: The water level in 750 minor irrigation projects in Maharashtra's Marathwada region stood at 12.92 per cent, down from 34.28 per cent at this time last year, an official said on Monday. "Water storage stands at 210.91 million cubic metres, which is 12.92 per cent of capacity, in Marathwada. On March 22 last year, the water storage was 578.06 MCM, or 34.28 per cent of total capacity. The water level has come down from 34.28 per cent to 12.92 per cent, a drop of 21.36 per cent," the report stated.

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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News 18  

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