Scorching apathy at 47°C: Kavatha digs for drops in cracked riverbed
TNN / May 24, 2026, 01:45 (IST)
In Maharashtra's Akola district, Kavatha village faces a 50-year-old drinking water crisis, with 2,500 residents digging for muddy seepage. Despite a nearby irrigation barrage, a planning oversight prevented water storage, leaving villagers with contaminated options. Recent infrastructure fixes offer hope for the coming monsoon.