pune rain news

  Heavy Rainfall Causing Devastation in Pune

Pune has been experiencing severe and relentless rainfall over the past few days, leading to widespread disruption and damage in the city. ((1)) ((2)) ((60))

 Casualties and Rescue Efforts

At least four people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents, including three individuals who were electrocuted while trying to recover a handcart from a flooded street. ((83)) ((84)) ((85)) ((86)) The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the local authorities have been actively engaged in evacuation and rescue operations, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas. ((53)) ((68)) ((69))

School and Infrastructure Closures

In response to the heavy rainfall warning, the district administration has ordered the closure of all schools and colleges in Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and several surrounding talukas on July 26. ((31)) ((54)) ((106)) Additionally, the authorities have prohibited traffic movement on bridges at risk of being submerged and have ordered the closure of all tourist spots in the district for 48 hours. ((54))

 Dam Discharges and Flood Warnings

Due to the heavy rainfall in the catchment areas, the khadakwasla dam has reached its full capacity, leading to increased water discharge into the mutha River. This has prompted the district administration to issue alerts to the residents living along the riverbank. ((55)) ((87))

IMD Alerts and Emergency Response

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Pune, warning of continued heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in the district over the next 24 hours. ((88)) The state government has deployed the Army, NDRF, and other emergency services to assist in the rescue and relief operations in the affected areas. ((53)) ((67)) ((68)) ((69))

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 Pune weather: 4 dead, schools closed as IMD issues orange rain ..., https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/pune-weather-july-26-2024-4-dead-schools-closed-as-imd-issues-orange-rain-alert-rivers-surge-101721953398856.html

Pune rain news: IMD issues extremely heavy rain alert for today - Mint, https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pune-rains-schools-closed-as-heavy-downpour-batters-city-imd-issues-extremely-heavy-rain-alert-for-today-top-updates-11721959164875.html

 Pune Severely Flooded After Heavy Rain, Schools Shut, Traffic Hit, https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pune-severely-flooded-after-heavy-rain-schools-shut-traffic-hit-6183523

Rain fury in Pune, schools shut today, Mumbai on red alert, https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/pune-mumbai-heavy-rain-floods-schools-closed-rivers-overflow-weather-forecast-2571554-2024-07-25

 Six Dead, Pune Flooded, Mumbai Airport Chaos As Rains Batter ..., https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/maharashtra-rain-live-updates-pune-floods-mumbai-rains-six-dead-pune-flooded-mumbai-airport-chaos-as-rains-batter-maharashtra-6187286