Marathwada drought: Relief on track as Jaldoot Express rolls into Latur

The 50 wagon Jaldoot arrived with 25 lakh litre water to quench the thirst of 5 lakh plus Latur residents at 7.52 am on Wednesday morning. (Source: Picture By Manoj More)

At 11 pm on Tuesday, the much-awaited 50 wagon train left Miraj in Sangli district for Latur city, covering a distance of around 342 kilometres. (Source: Picture By Manoj More)

The train carrying 25 lakh litre of drinking water has become the focus of national attention. (Source: Picture By Manoj More)

Four year old Mujjamil Sayyed climbs the Jaldoot minutes after it pulled in at Latur railway station. (Source: Picture By Manoj More)

Mujjamil's father Jainuddin said Mujjamil was since past days insisting that he wanted to see water coming out of the train. (Source: Picture By Manoj More)