Solapur, 27 Oct (HS): The heavy rains has raised the

groundwater level in Solapur by 2.25 meters. The rains led to flooding Sine and

other rivers and the Ujni Reservoir was full to the brim.

The Groundwater Survey Agency stated that the

groundwater level in Madha rose by 3.23 meters during September. In North

Solapur and Mohol it rose by 2.50 meters.

Last year more than 140 villages faced acute

shortage and had to be dependent on water supply through tankers. A survey of

158 wells was conducted and the results announced.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar