Railway wagons carrying water for parched Latur in Marathwada, which is battling the worst drought ever, reached Miraj in western Maharashtra today from Kota in Rajasthan.

"Railway wagons reach Miraj. Filling up of drinking water in process. Wagons to be sent to Latur soon," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said. "Maharashtra Government and Railway Ministry are working hard to bring relief to people in drought affected region of Maharashtra," the CM tweeted.