The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Pune's ghat regions, with the city and its plains under an orange alert. Since Friday evening, Pune and its surrounding areas have experienced heavy to intense rain, especially in the ghats. The continuous downpour has led to the near-full capacity of all district dams, prompting the irrigation department to release water. Deputy Chief Minister and Pune Guardian Minister Ajit Pawar has urged district authorities to prepare on a war footing to prevent loss and inconvenience. The release of water from dams such as Khadakwasla, Temghar, Varasgaon, Panshet, Pavana, Mulshi, and Bhatghar has raised river water levels, increasing the flood risk in low-lying areas. Residents in areas like Baner, Sinhagad Road, Warje, Dandekarpul, and Patil Estate Slums are at heightened risk and have been advised to take necessary precautions. Similarly, in Pimpri-Chinchwad, residents of Pimple Gurav, Sanghvi, Dapodi, and Harris Bridge face potential flooding. Encroached natural streams in various city parts could also lead to waterlogging. Authorities are on high alert, urging citizens to exercise caution when venturing out. Pune Rains: Heavy Downpour Causes Indrayani River To Overflow, Washing Away Large Container (Watch Video).
Pune Rains
#WATCH | Pune, Maharashtra: Water entered the basement parking of Dwarka building in Ekta Nagar as the water level rose in the Mutha River. Army Personnel and the Pune Fire Brigade present at the spot. pic.twitter.com/bv8hhwhcu7
— ANI (@ANI) August 4, 2024
Water Level Rising Under Aga Khan Bridge
Water level rising under Aga Khan Bridge in #Pune over the Mula-Mutha River. This bridge connects Koregaon Park to Kalyani Nagar. There is a red alert for heavy rains in Pune today. Also, Panshet, Warasgaon and Khadakwasla dams are releasing water into Mutha river.
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— Punekar News (@punekarnews) August 4, 2024
Water Enters Morya Gosavi Ganpati Temple
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Water entered Morya Gosavi Ganpati temple in Pimpri-Chinchwad as the water level in Pawana River rose due to incessant rainfall. pic.twitter.com/KeXoC6l25r
— ANI (@ANI) August 4, 2024
Red Alert in Pune
Red alert in Pune district due to continuous rainfall and dam water discharge. Flood risk in Pune & PCMC areas. NDRF teams deployed in Balewadi & Pimpri for safety. #NDRF #Pune@sdmamaharashtra @PMCPune@NDRFHq @pcmccomm@ndmaindia@PIBMumbai #ndrfpune #ndrfinpune #Redalert… pic.twitter.com/r6cV4AEkIk
— Pune Pulse (@pulse_pune) August 4, 2024
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