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Water Condition and Water Challenges in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · Water Security

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1. Rainfall pattern and water availability

  • Maharashtra is in the tropical region.
  • The Arabian Sea lies to the west of Maharashtra.
  • The Sahyadri range blocks southwest monsoon winds from the Arabian Sea.
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2. Sources of water and how they are used

  • Water available for use is used in direct use, surface water storage, and groundwater storage.
  • Direct use means using rainwater when it rains.
  • Surface water reservoir includes water stored in river basins, ponds, dams, bands, sarovar, and lakes.
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3. Major water challenges in Maharashtra

  • Unequal distribution of water resources is a major challenge.
  • Need to effective planning is another major challenge.
  • Ignoring ground water and drought crisis increases problems.
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4. Remedies and successful examples

  • Public participation is important in solving water crisis.
  • Groundwater recharge, water purification, drip irrigation, sprinkler irrigation, micro-irrigation, full utilization of irrigation, water audit, and water literacy campaign are important remedies.
  • Devsane (Manjarpada) Project is an innovative example from Dindori Taluka in Nashik District.

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Maharashtra gets most of its rainKonkan gets 2000 to 3500 mmSahyadri blocks moist southwest monsoon windsMaharashtra receives about 5Rainwater may be used directly

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