At least ten people died in rain-related incidents across Maharashtra in the last 24 hours. Rescue teams shifted more than 11,800 persons from flood-affected areas to safer places.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Nashik ghats, and Pune ghats for the next 48 hours. Officials confirmed that torrential rain, stormy winds, and rising water levels caused severe disruption.
The Godavari river in Nashik crossed the warning mark, submerging temples in the Ramkund area. Landslides also occurred in Ratnagiri and Raigad, creating additional risks in low-lying areas.
Thousands Shifted From Flood-Hit Areas
Torrential rain lashed Maharashtra for the second day on Sunday, causing five more deaths and large-scale flooding in Mumbai, Konkan, and Marathwada. Authorities shifted over 11,000 people to relief camps, including 7,200 from the flood-hit Marathwada region.
The IMD issued a red alert for Palghar and parts of Nashik and an orange alert for Thane, Pune, and Raigad for Monday. State officials reported four deaths in Nashik district, including three due to a house collapse, two each in Dharashiv and Ahilyanagar, and one each in Jalna and Yavatmal, according to official inputs.
Flood Fear Prompts Dam Water Release
Authorities increased water discharge from Jayakwadi dam on the Godavari river in Marathwada due to heavy inflow. All gates of the dam were opened to manage the rising water level.
Officials evacuated about 7,000 residents in Paithan of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district amid fears of flooding. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik recorded the highest rainfall with 110.3 mm, 81.8 mm, and 76.6 mm, respectively. Relief camps provided food, shelter, and medical aid to evacuated residents. District collectors coordinated operations to monitor rivers and prevent waterlogging in vulnerable areas.
Government Reviews Relief Measures
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a review meeting with district collectors of Marathwada and Solapur and directed them to intensify relief operations. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde reviewed the situation in Thane and Palghar, where the doors of Bhatsa dam were opened. He confirmed that teams had deployed boats, pumping machines, and evacuation measures. Several buildings in Thane and Ulhasnagar reported flooding.
Officials shifted residents from high-risk areas. Authorities ensured citizens that relief teams were working round the clock and would continue to provide immediate support wherever required.
The India Meteorological Department earlier warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall between September 27 and September 30. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) advised citizens in Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada to remain alert. Officials highlighted the risk of urban flooding in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. The SEOC directed district administrations to monitor rivers and take preventive measures. Authorities also warned of possible landslides in the ghat areas and flash floods in low-lying regions. Disaster management teams continue their operations to safeguard people and property.
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