- Pune, July 25, 2024 — Torrential rains have caused severe waterlogging in Pune, leading to the closure of schools and significant flooding in residential areas, particularly in Pimpri-Chinchwad. Tragically, three people were electrocuted while navigating a waterlogged street in the Deccan Gymkhana area.
- Incidents and Impact Heavy rains have paralyzed daily life in Pune. The affected victims, Abhishek Ghanekar, Akash Mane, and Shiva Parihar, were street food vendors who were electrocuted while attempting to retrieve their handcart from a flooded street.
- In addition to Pune, Mumbai and its neighboring areas, including Thane, are also grappling with heavy rain and waterlogging. Key areas like Andheri, Sion, Chembur, Kurla, and Mumbra are heavily flooded, and the Andheri Subway has been closed due to the inundation.
- Authorities’ Response Three teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed to assist in rescue operations in Pune’s Ekta Nagar, Sinhgad Road, and Varje areas, where water levels have reached waist height in some places. The Baba Bhide bridge over the Mutha River is now underwater due to the rising water levels.
- Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has conducted a review of the situation and instructed the district administration to remain vigilant. Pune collector Suhas Diwase has ordered the closure of all tourist spots in the district for the next 48 hours and restricted traffic on bridges at risk of submersion. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and only venture out if absolutely necessary.
- Water Bodies and Forecast In Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reported that Vihar Lake and Modak Sagar Lake, two of the seven lakes supplying water to the city, began overflowing early today. The capacities of these lakes are 2,769 crore litres and 12,892 litres, respectively.
- An alert has also been issued for residents living along the Mutha riverbank as the Khadakwasla dam has reached its full capacity. The weather office has issued a red alert for Maharashtra, predicting extremely heavy rainfall over the coming days.
- Stay updated with binabdatnews.com for the latest developments on the flooding situation in Pune and Mumbai.
3 Electrocuted in Flooded Pune After Heavy Rain; Mumbai Also Hit by Heavy Rains
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