Adapting to the Extreme: Drought Proof Villages in Maharashtra
Channel: Down To Earth
Date: 2016-05-13

In drought struck Marathwada region of Maharashtra, there are villages that are tackling the extreme weather over the years, with alternative techniques. Bhandegaon, in Aurangabad district is one of them. We take a look at how these villages have stood up against the wrath of nature and adapted to the changing climate which is making their own lands hostile.

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CC-by-sa PlaneMad/Wikimedia
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Uptown Rebel - Indian Dub (https://uptownrebel.bandcamp.com/)
Jon Bjork (by http://audiomicro.com/royalty-free-music)

             



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