Pune and its surrounding area have obtained intense to very intense rain within the final 24 hours, which has led to a fast improve in dam water ranges. As of 8.30 am on Wednesday, Shivajinagar obtained 39.9 mm of rainfall, and the India Meteorological Division (IMD) issued an orange alert (be ready) for the day, particularly within the ghat areas of the district.
At current, the monsoon trough passes via Bikaner, Sikar (each in Rajasthan), Gwalior (in Madhya Pradesh), Ranchi (in Jharkhand) and Digha (in West Bengal) and Maharashtra has been witnessing renewed heavy rains in consequence. The automated climate station at Mahabaleshwar recorded 152 mm of rainfall, whereas Matheran reported 124 mm of rainfall. Lohegaon’s climate station recorded 40.8 mm of rainfall. The Khadakwasla dam in Pune is at present 80 per cent full, so the dam gates have been opened to launch water.
In Kolhapur district, all 4 dams are at present working at over 60 per cent capability. Dams resembling Radhanagari and Tulsi have began discharging water. The water ranges within the Panchganga and Warna rivers have risen, inflicting the water ranges on the bridges resulting in the town to extend as effectively. The district administration is intently monitoring the water ranges to forestall any calamities.
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