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Too old to fetch water, too poor to survive: The human cost of Maharashtra’s drought

Maharashtra's drought is pushing its most vulnerable citizens to the brink. In Latur's drought-hit villages, elderly residents, many living alone after their families moved away or passed on,…

Too old to fetch water, too poor to survive: The human cost of Maharashtra’s drought
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Maharashtra's drought is pushing its most vulnerable citizens to the brink. In Latur's drought-hit villages, elderly residents, many living alone after their families moved away or passed on, face a desperate struggle for water. Irregular pensions of just ₹1,500 add to their hardship, leaving them battling poverty, loneliness and an uncertain tomorrow. Watch accompanying video for full report.

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