Talk:2013 drought in Maharashtra

Draft: Geographical and physical impact Melansonk (talk) 14:21, 24 October 2020 (UTC)

In January 2013, the government reported that 7,896 villages were affected by drought. In the Upper Bhima Catchment region of Maharashtra, the years leading up to the drought in 2013 recorded below average annual rainfall. The rainfall in 2011 was slightly below average and the rainfall in 2012 was the lowest since 2003. During the period of November 2010 through May 2013, the average ground water level dropped by nearly 5 meters. In May 2013, the lowest ground water levels were recorded since May 2005. The low availability of water appears to have been worsened by improper water resource management, such as use of water for non-priority needs and water-intensive crops.

With approximately 80% of the drinking water sources in Maharashtra dependent on ground water sources, the drought led to a situation of drinking water scarcity in Maharashtra. The drought also negatively affected agriculture and schooling. There were reported decreases in production of crop staples (grains, cereals, etc.), ranging from 5-21% as compared to the previous year. This decreased agricultural production led to an increase in food prices across India. Children’s ability to attend school was negatively affected by the drought as they had to spend more time fetching or waiting in lines for water.

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