Maharashtra Floods: Sangli, Kolhapur Inundated, Pune-Bangalore Highway Impacted

Some respite from heavy torrential rain is likely on July 26 for the flood-hit state of Maharashtra. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall at isolated places, accompanied by strong winds. The downpour will be accompanied by strong winds of 45-55 kmph gusting to 60 kmph over southwest and central Arabian sea, a forecast read, advising fishermen to not venture into these places. In the later part of the week, the state can continue to expect relief from the rainfall as the monsoon travels upwards to Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.

At least 153 people died, 64 have been missing and 2,30,000 people have been displaced in the worst floods Maharashtra has seen in decades. The death toll from the landslide in Satara and Ratnagiri rose to 43 on July 25 but the situation in flood-affected Kolhapur and Sangli saw improvement with rain taking a break.

In Kolhapur, too, the situation was improving as the Panchganga river water had started receding. Pune-Bengaluru National Highway remained shut for vehicular traffic even on July 25 as the water receded slowly along the stretch between Sangli phata and Tawde hotel in the Kolhapur area. Watch the video to know more.