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Indian Men Take on 'Water Wives' to Survive Drought

Drought in a region of Western India is compelling men to take on additional wives to make sure their households have enough drinking water.
Image: Water Wives Of Maharashtra
Tuki, Sakhri and Bhaagi (L to R), the wives of Sakharam Bhagat, stand as they prepare to go out to fetch water from a well outside Denganmal village, Maharashtra, India, April 20.DANISH SIDDIQUI / Reuters