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WorldMaharashtra declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas, including Marathwada and Vidarbha, as the 10-day Ganesh festival ended. In Kalamb, Dharashiv district, water bodies were dry due to monsoon deficit, forcing authorities to use tankers and a stone quarry for idol immersion. The drought has severely impacted traditional rituals and raised concerns for the coming months.
The Hindu·4h ago·Kalamb
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TOI Entertainment·45m ago
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Hindustan Times·46m ago·New Delhi
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Prabhat Khabar·1h ago
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The Hindu·4h ago·Kalamb
Maharashtra declared drought in 265 of its 358 talukas, including Marathwada and Vidarbha, as the 10-day Ganesh festival ended. In Kalamb, Dharashiv district, water bodies were dry due to monsoon deficit, forcing authorities to use tankers and a stone quarry for idol immersion. The drought has severely impacted traditional rituals and raised concerns for the coming months.
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