Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Micro-Level Planning Ordered To Prevent Marathwada Water Shortage
Marathwada did not receive as much rain as usual this year.
This could make it harder to provide enough drinking water.
Minister Meghna Sakore-Bordikar asked officials to plan for each village separately.
They must protect drinking-water supplies first.
Officials should also keep backup water sources ready.
Unfinished water projects should be completed faster.
The region has enough fodder for animals right now, so fodder camps are not needed yet.
Officials will continue watching water and fodder supplies in case conditions worsen.
Maharashtra minister Meghna Sakore-Bordikar ordered village-wise planning of water resources in Marathwada.
The region received 430.80 mm of rainfall from June to September 2026, below its annual average of 679.50 mm.
Officials were told to prioritize drinking water, prepare alternative sources and expedite pending supply projects.
Marathwada has 4,481,136.851 metric tonnes of fodder for 5,359,462 livestock, with no fodder camps currently needed.
Officials must monitor fodder supplies and prepare for a possible shortage from December 2026.
- Who
- Maharashtra Minister of State Meghna Sakore-Bordikar and state and district officials.
- What
- Officials were directed to create village-wise water plans, protect drinking-water supplies and accelerate pending water projects.
- When
- The directions were issued on Monday; the rainfall figures cover June to September 2026, with fodder planning needed before December 2026.
- Where
- Marathwada division of Maharashtra, during a review at the Collector's Office.
- Why
- Rainfall has remained below average, creating a potential risk of water and fodder shortages.
- Rainfall received
- 430.80 mm in Marathwada from June to September 2026
- Annual rainfall average
- 679.50 mm
- Expected rainfall for the period
- 629.70 mm
- Livestock population
- 5,359,462 animals
- Available fodder
- 4,481,136.851 metric tonnes
- Daily fodder requirement
- Approximately 20,125 metric tonnes
- Current assessment
- No fodder camps are needed at present