Pune Rains: Heavy rains cause severe waterlogging in the city; 4 dead, NDRF deployed. IMD issues red alert

Pune Rains: Pune is currently experiencing heavy rains with severe waterlogging witnessed in several parts of the city. The Regional Meteorological Centre in Mumbai has issued red alert for extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places in ghat areas of Pune. In addition to this, an orange alert for very heavy rains is predicted in the city for tomorrow i.e. on July 26.

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According to the latest update, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed three teams in Pune. Two teams are stationed in Ekta Nagar and Singhgad Road, while one team is positioned in Varje, as reported by news agency ANI.

Four dead due to rain related incidents

Officials told PTI that four people died in rain-related incidents in Pune. Three men were electrocuted in the Deccan area while trying to move their handcart, which got submerged due to heavy rains. Another person died, and one was injured in a landslide in the Tahmini Ghat section of Mulshi tehsil. Inspector Manoj Yadav of Paud police station confirmed, “One person died, and another sustained injuries after a landslide on a small eatery in Tahmini Ghat in Mulshi tehsil.”

Schools and colleges closed

Schools and colleges in most parts of the district have declared a holiday in view of the heavy rainfall warning. The Pune Municipal Corporation shared an update and said, “school holidays have been announced as the weather department has predicted the possibility of heavy rain in Pune city and its surroundings. The orders in this regard have been issued by the Collector Dr. Suhas Diwase.”

The Pune Municipal Corporation said that “Pune city and other parts of the district, including Velha, Mulshi, Bhor talukas and the catchments areas of several dams, including Khadakwasla, have been witnessing incessant rains since Wednesday night.”

Housing societies in the low-lying areas, such as Sinhagad Road, Bavdhan, Baner and Deccan Gymkhana, witnessed flooding and inundation and efforts have been launched by the fire brigade and disaster management cell of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to evacuate the stranded people, the officials said as reported by PTI.

Pune district collector Suhas Diwase in a video message appealed “citizens to be cautious and come out only if necessary as there is a possibility of heavy rain in Pune city and area.”

Helpline numbers issued for citizens

"In case of calamity contact the Pune Municipal Corporation Disaster Management Cell on the following number:

020 - 25501269

020 - 25506800"

Ajit Pawar takes stock of the situation in Pune district

Maharashtra Deputy CM and Guardian minister of Pune, Ajit Pawar takes stock of the situation in Pune district headquarters after heavy rains in various parts of the district. He also discussed relief measures with District Collector and District Disaster Management chief. He instructed the district authorities to provide all the necessary assistance to the affected people, especially in Khadakwasla and Pimpri Chinchwad areas which are worst affected after heavy rains.

(With inputs from PTI, ANI)