Flood Fury In Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde To Visit Affected Areas In Pune

Twelve people are stranded in Nashik's Malegaon after a rise in Girna river's water level. Disaster response teams are trying to rescue them

Several parts of Maharashtra, including Pune and Nashik, are reeling under a flood situation after heavy rain. Twelve people are stranded in Nashik's Malegaon after a rise in Girna river's water level. Disaster response teams from the NDRF and fire department are on the spot and preparing to rescue those stuck.

Nashik has received 250 mm of rain in the past 48 hours. Gangapur dam had to release water last night after it was 86 per cent full. A 29-year-old man is missing after the rise in the levels of the Godavari. Several shops on the river bank have been removed, and the local administration has alerted residents.

In Pune, localities such as Ekta Nagar have been flooded and several homes have been vacated. The Army has also been called in to assist with the rescue operation in affected areas.