No water for swimming pools, no rain dance for Holi, says Maha govt

March 16, 2016 12:06

The Maharashtra government has decided not to provide water to swimming pools in the state due to water scarcity. The government also decided not to provide water for "rain dances" on Holi for the same reason.

Maharashtra is facing one of its most severe droughts in recent times. Many districts in the state are bearing the brunt of drinking water shortage and the government aims to use its existing resources carefully to avoid water crisis.

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