India: Washim Water Wars: It’s Rural vs Urban as Villagers Oppose Dam Water Diversion to Towns

Apr 5, 2018 | Shishir Arya, Times of India
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Water shortage has led to battle lines being drawn in Washim district. Summers are usually harsh, and this is a worse year. As dams are drying up, the district administration has come up with measures to divert waters from irrigation projects meant for rural areas to the towns.