The problem of water scarcity in Maharashtra's Nashik has worsened as the district's 12 small and medium water reservoirs have dried up. There are total 23 water reservoirs in Nashik district, with 16 of medium and seven having major capacity.

In the last fortnight, there have no pre-monsoon showers, sources in district collector office said. As per official figures, till June 14, the stock in the district's reservoirs was 2,274 mcft, implying that only three per cent water remained in 11 dams.