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