Relentless downpours across Maharashtra over the past 24 hours have triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and tragic loss of lives. At least ten people have died in rain-related incidents, while rescue operations have so far moved over 11,800 residents to safer zones. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Nashik ghats, and Pune ghats for the next 48 hours, warning of continued extreme weather conditions.
Widespread Impact Across Districts
Officials confirmed that intense rainfall, stormy winds, and rising water levels caused severe disruption in multiple regions. The Godavari river in Nashik breached the warning level, flooding the Ramkund temple area. Landslides were also reported in Ratnagiri and Raigad, posing serious risks in low-lying and hilly areas.
On Sunday, Maharashtra witnessed another spell of torrential rain, leading to five additional deaths and heavy flooding across Mumbai, Konkan, and Marathwada. More than 11,000 people, including 7,200 from Marathwada, were shifted to relief shelters.
Region-Wise Alerts and Casualties
The IMD placed Palghar and parts of Nashik under a red alert, while Thane, Pune, and Raigad remain under an orange alert. Four fatalities were reported in Nashik, including three from a house collapse. Dharashiv and Ahilyanagar recorded two deaths each, while Jalna and Yavatmal reported one each, as per government data.
Dam Water Release Raises Alarm
The heavy inflow of rainwater forced authorities to open all gates of Jayakwadi dam on the Godavari river in Marathwada. Nearly 7,000 residents of Paithan (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district) were evacuated due to the flood threat. The highest rainfall was recorded in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (110.3 mm), Ahilyanagar (81.8 mm), and Nashik (76.6 mm). Relief camps have been providing food, shelter, and medical assistance to displaced families.
State Leadership Monitors Situation
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation with collectors of Marathwada and Solapur, directing them to strengthen relief and rescue operations. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inspected flood-hit regions of Thane and Palghar, where the Bhatsa dam gates had to be opened. Rescue teams deployed boats, pumps, and evacuation units as several buildings in Thane and Ulhasnagar experienced flooding.
Authorities assured citizens that emergency response teams remain on high alert. Disaster management units are continuing operations across vulnerable zones to minimize damage and ensure timely assistance.
IMD Warning Continues
The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall till September 30 across Konkan, Madhya Maharashtra, and Marathwada. The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) has urged citizens to remain vigilant, particularly in urban areas like Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. Officials also flagged the risk of landslides in the ghats and flash floods in low-lying zones, advising district administrations to keep strict watch over rivers and flood-prone areas.
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