“GROUND WATER FLUCTUATIONS IN THE KANOLA WATERSHED BASIN OF KARMALA TAHSIL, SOLAPUR DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA”.

Water level fluctuations and depletion of the groundwater are the major<br>problem in the drought prone area. Just deepening of well with heavy capital investment<br>is not a proper solution. The problem is aggravated especially in the summer season. It<br>has direct bearing on food security and poverty. The present study has attempted to<br>understand fluctuations in the ground water levels in a Kanola watershed basin in the<br>drought affected areas of Maharashtra state. The study concludes that it is necessary to<br>undertake watershed development programmes in the basin taking into account specific<br>site factors to ensure groundwater availability for longer period in a year.

水位波动与地下水耗竭是易旱地区的主要问题。仅依靠高额资本投入加深水井并非妥善的解决之道。该问题在夏季尤为严峻，且直接关乎粮食安全与减贫工作。本研究针对马哈拉施特拉邦受旱地区的卡诺拉（Kanola）流域盆地展开，旨在厘清地下水位的波动特征。研究结果表明，需结合该流域的具体立地条件推进流域开发计划，以保障全年更长时段内的地下水供给。