After heavy rains lashed Maharashtra's Nashik for the past 24 hours, the Gangapur dam overflowed. According to the latest information, thousands of cusecs of water were released in the Godavari River.
Due to the massive release of water and incessant rainfalls, many small and big temples on the banks of the Godavari River at Goda Ghat were submerged in water. Given the developing flood conditions of floods, the local administration advised people living near the river to remain alert and evacuate to higher places. Taking precautionary measures shops in the Goda Ghat area have been closed.
IMD alert for Nashik
Earlier today, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Nashik predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall for today. Moreover, the weather department, in its forecast, has issued an orange alert for Monday.
Army deployed in Pune
The IMD has also issued rainfall alerts for other parts of Maharashtra including, Mumbai, Pune and Raigad. As incessant rains continue to last Pune, two teams of NDRF have been deployed in Balewadi. Pune and Chinchwad, the NDRF said. Notably, the weather department has issued a red alert for Pune.
Earlier today, water entered the buildings in the Ekta Nagar area of Pune after a rise in the water level of the Mutha River. Like Nashik, incessant rainfall led to the release of water from the Khadakwasla Dam due to which the water level rose. The Pune District Magistrate requested the army to deploy a column in the area, following which an army column of 100 personnel was deployed. Moreover, the fire brigade is also present at the site.
Indian Army said, "In response to continuous heavy rainfall and the release of excess water from the Khadakwasla Dam, an Army column has been deployed in the Ekta Nagar area at the request of the District Magistrate. The column consists of about 100 personnel, including engineers and medical staff, equipped with necessary vehicles and supplies."
(With ANI Inputs)
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