Farmers in India Are Weary of Politicians’ Lackluster Response to Their Climate-Driven Water Crisis
India’s 120 million farmers share fast-shrinking water resources as groundwater is pumped out faster than rain can replenish it. Drought-prone areas like Marathwada are at the sharp end of the shortage, making life unbearable for many.
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