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Mighty Godavari runs dry in Maharashtra
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The sacred Ram Kund at Panchvati in Nashik is now filled with water brought in tankers and pipes from a tank in the vicinity. The stagnant water poses can be a health hazard in the pilgrim town. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT Photo)
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Many natural springs along the Godavari’s river’s bed have been covered with stone slabs or concrete, in Nashik. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT Photo)
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Concretisation of the Godavari riverbed destroyed natural springs that used to provide a steady flow of water to the river. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT Photo)
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The dried-up confluence of rivers -- Godavari and Ahalya -- a kilometre from their origin in the Brahmagiri mountain. The confluence is a revered by Hindus. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT Photo)
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Construction along the Godavari and extensive damming have dried the river, in Nashik. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT Photo)
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Godavari is the second longest river in India after the Ganga. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT Photo)
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The Ahalya river, where pilgrims throng for a holy dip during the Kumbh, is also running dry. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT Photo)
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Reducing water levels in the Godavari is a cause of concern over sustainability of India’s second-longest river. (Vijayanand Gupta/HT Photo)
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