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100% drought likely to be declared in Maharashtra by month-end, says Minister

Never seen such severe dry spell: Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil; he adds govt. has initiated measures such as fee waiver for students, electricity bill waiver, and deployment of water tankers

100% drought likely to be declared in Maharashtra by month-end, says Minister

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AU: Africa needs Ksh6.45 trillion a year to achieve water security by 2030

Africa needs about Ksh6.45 trillion every year to achieve water security and universal sanitation by 2030, the African Union has said, highlighting a major financing gap facing the continent.

  • Africa needs Ksh6.45 trillion annually for water security by 2030
  • Current spending ranges from Ksh1.29 trillion to Ksh2.45 trillion
  • AU Chairperson calls water a strategic economic asset

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