WorldFarmers in Dharashiv Face Severe Drought and Economic Crisis
In the past five years, the average groundwater level in Dharashiv district has dropped by about 7.2 meters, leading to all eight tehsils being declared drought-affected. Farmers like Sopan Bhosale and Avinash Deshmukh face crop failures and mounting debts, threatening their families' livelihoods, children's education, and even marriage prospects. The water shortage is impacting both agriculture and social life in the region.
Amar Ujala··Dharashiv
