Mumbai groundwater faces seawater contamination risk amid drought

The Indian Express reports Mumbai's groundwater is under threat from drought, with seawater possibly contaminating water sources. Related items cover falling groundwater in Latur and a reported 25.7% weekly rise in water tankers in the state.

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1. 14 Oct, 17:00 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 14 Oct, 17:00 UTCIndian Express reports Mumbai groundwater threat

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• droughtGoogle Trends
• groundwaterGoogle Trends
• Severe drought declared in parts of southern EnglandSky News
• Severe drought declared in six counties across Britain as reservoirs buckle from months of no rainGB News
• Severe drought declared in six areas of England as public water supplies under threatThe Guardian
• Latur draws up water, fodder plans as groundwater level dropsThePrint
• 25.7% rise in water tankers in state in one weekThe Times of India