Flood-like conditions have arisen in many areas of Maharashtra due to rain. After heavy rains in Nashik, the Godavari river is flowing above the danger mark. Water is seen everywhere in Pune and Nashik. Then the water on the roads fills up to the knees. Heavy rains occurred at many places in Nashik, Pune and Mumbai.
The water of the Godavari river has overflowed the banks and entered the populated areas
In Maharashtra's Nashik, the Godavari river has overflowed its banks and entered the populated areas. Houses in low-lying areas have also been flooded. On the other hand, due to heavy rains in Pune and water being released from the Khadakvasla dam, many settlements in the city have been flooded. Army personnel have been deployed to evacuate people safely and deliver relief materials.
CM Eknath Shinde ordered the officials to remain alert
CM Eknath Shinde has asked the officials to remain alert as water is being released from Pune's Khadakvasla, Mulshi, Pawan and other dams. The Chief Minister has directed that if necessary, steps should be taken to evacuate people from dangerous areas to safe places with the help of National Disaster Response Force-NDRF, State Disaster Response Force-SDRF and Army. Also, CM Shinde said that people living in dangerous areas near rivers and dams should be evacuated to safe places.
Instructing the administration to make arrangements for the safety of the people
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed the administration to make arrangements for the safety of people living in low-lying areas of Pune, including Ekta Nagar, Dattawadi, Patil Estate, Yerwada, Shivaji Nagar, Court Complex, Kamdar Putla area, Harris Bridge and Dapodi.
35 thousand cusecs of water was released from Khadakvasla dam
Irrigation department officials said that 35,000 cusecs of water was released from Khadakvasla dam in Pune district on Sunday following heavy rains in the last fortnight. The Meteorological Department-IMD has issued a heavy rain warning for Pune city and other parts of the district. Heavy rains occurred at many places here on Sunday as well. Heavy rains occurred in the Ghat area of Pune district in the last two days.