Over the past few days, relentless rains have caused havoc in Maharashtra, claiming lives and disrupting the city's heartbeat. In Nanded district, floods have tragically taken eight lives, and Mumbai has witnessed a staggering rainfall of nearly 300 mm. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Tuesday that crops over 12 to 14 lakh acres across various parts of the state have severely suffered from the deluge. The ever-watchful Mithi River in Mumbai is now perilously close to danger levels, prompting the evacuation of 400 to 500 individuals to safer grounds.
With heavy rainfall, the streets of Mumbai have transformed into rivers, daunting the residents. In localities like Kurla, Chunabhatti, and Vasai, significant waterlogging poses daily hurdles. Particularly in Vasai's Madhuban Society, cars floated in what once were roads, now submerged under five to five and a half feet of water.
The BMC, acknowledging the urgency, has been working tirelessly to alleviate waterlogging. In the past four days alone, more than 1,645 crore liters of water have been pumped out using six pumping stations — a volume exceeding twice the storage capacity of Tulsi Lake.
Source: aajtak
Impact on Mumbai Airport...
The unrelenting downpour impacted operations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Approximately eight flights were diverted to nearby airports like Ahmedabad, Surat, and Hyderabad, with several others experiencing delays. Airlines such as Air India and IndiGo advised passengers to verify their flight status.
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Flood Alert in Pune...
Pune was not spared, as heavy rain on Tuesday led to the release of water from Khadakwasla Dam, triggering a flood alert in areas surrounding the Mutha River. According to the Irrigation Department, the discharge from the dam escalated from 19,334 to 25,626 cusecs. District Collector Jitendra Dudi urged the public to remain vigilant as a red alert was issued for the ghats surrounding Pune, forecasting more rain.
Source: aajtak
Rescue and Relief Operations Ongoing...
For stranded passengers at Vidyavihar Station in Mumbai, provisions for food and water were arranged. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured that NDRF and SDRF teams are fully geared for rescue and relief operations. Furthermore, district collectors have been vested with the authority to extend financial aid to those affected.
