Jalgaon: Groundwater Levels Drop in All 15 Talukas, Bodwad Records 2.91-Metre Fall
Jalgaon: As drought conditions intensify, a groundwater survey has revealed a significant decline in water levels across the district. The steepest drop of 2.91 metres was recorded in Bodwad taluka. Consequently, the area is likely to face an acute water shortage during April and May. The Groundwater Survey Department monitors water levels in all 15 talukas of the district every three months…
Jalgaon district is grappling with a severe drop in groundwater levels, affecting all 15 talukas, with Bodwad experiencing the most dramatic decline of 2.91 metres. This alarming trend, identified through a monthly survey of 166 wells, signals a critical water shortage looming in April and May. Despite the government's push for "village water for the village, district water for the district," this conservation mantra has not been translated into action.
River desilting, a customary springtime ritual, was overlooked this year, and large-scale groundwater extraction continued unabated.
The district's water woes were revealed in a recent survey conducted by the Groundwater Survey Department in September. Every taluka showed a decline, with no increase in groundwater levels. Bodwad's 2.91-metre fall, based on data from six wells, suggests the situation may worsen by May. Muktainagar, Yaval, Jamner, Jalgaon, Chopda, Chalisgaon, Bhadgaon, Amalner, Parola, Bhusawal, Dharangaon, Raver, and Pachora also reported significant drops.
As temperatures soar, the decline in groundwater is expected to worsen, with the alarming prospect of wells running dry.
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