Water crisis forces villagers in Solapur's Tulshi to abandon homes

Tulshi village in Solapur district faces a severe water crisis that is forcing residents to abandon their homes and livelihoods. The acute shortage has prompted villagers to sell their properties at distressed prices, with some describing the situation as putting their village "for sale."

The crisis is affecting not just agriculture-dependent incomes but also social fabric, with water scarcity impacting marriage prospects in the community. Residents are increasingly migrating to urban areas in search of better living conditions and economic opportunities.

The water shortage has become a pressing concern for both the district administration and residents, who are grappling with the dual challenge of sustaining farming activities and meeting basic household needs.