Heavy Rains Cause Havoc in Pune: Lives Lost and Areas Flooded

Heavy rains in Pune, Maharashtra, have led to at least four deaths and significant flooding in low-lying areas. Emergency teams are deployed, schools are closed, and the IMD has issued a red alert. Coordination with local administrations is ongoing to manage water releases and relief efforts.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc in Pune, Maharashtra, on Thursday, causing at least four deaths and widespread flooding in low-lying areas. The relentless downpour has led to the entrapment of two people after a landslide in Lavasa, and fears of drowning in Katraj and Nanayan Peth.

During an afternoon district tour, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar announced the deployment of Army and NDRF teams to assist in rescue operations. Schools and colleges have been closed, and a red alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The heavy rainfall and water release from Khadakwasla dam have aggravated the situation, but proactive relief measures, including the evacuation of affected residents, are in place. Residents expressed frustration over inadequate advance warnings, as emergency teams continue to work round-the-clock for safety and damage control.

(With inputs from agencies.)