Maharashtra: Water enters Pimpri-Chinchwad's Morya Gosavi Ganpati Temple as Pawana River swells
Pimpri-Chinchwad, July 6
Following incessant rainfall in various parts of Maharashtra, the water level of the Pawana River has risen significantly, leading to water entering the premises of the Morya Gosavi Ganpati Temple in Pimpri-Chinchwad on Monday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar and Raigad as intense spells of rain with gusty winds reaching 50-60 kmph are very likely to occur at isolated places.
According to rainfall data, several locations in the state have recorded extreme precipitation. Lonavla (Office) witnessed a massive 670 mm of rain in the last 24 hours, while Bhira recorded 609 mm. Other areas experiencing heavy rainfall include Tamini (580 mm), Shirgaon (540 mm), Ambona (537 mm), and Khopoli (516 mm).
Significant rainfall was also noted in Lonavla (495 mm), Davdi (474 mm), Dongerwadi (451 mm), and Walwhan (442 mm), contributing to the rapid rise in water levels of local water bodies and rivers.
Meanwhile, following a 'Red Alert' issued by the IMD warning of extremely heavy rainfall, the district administration declared a holiday for all schools across Pune district today as a precautionary measure for the safety of students.
In an X post, Pune Municipal Corporation has also appealed to citizens to avoid stepping out of their homes unless absolutely necessary, stay away from rivers, streams, and other dangerous locations, and strictly follow the instructions issued by the local administration from time to time.
The heavy downpour has also triggered landslides in the Mumbai-Pune ghat section on Monday, severely disrupting both rail and road connectivity between the two cities.
Several train services were cancelled or diverted after boulders fell on railway tracks, while traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and the old Mumbai-Pune Highway was suspended until further notice following a major landslide.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the situation and said restoration work was underway despite continued heavy rainfall.
Road traffic was also severely affected after a major landslide occurred on the Missing Link section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway near the Khandala exit. The Mumbai-bound lane has been completely closed.
According to preliminary information, no casualties have been reported, and efforts are underway to reopen the route.
— ANI
Reader Comments
"First time experiencing a red alert here in Pune. The roads are like rivers now! 😳 But kudos to the Municipal Corporation for declaring a holiday for schools - safety first! Also seeing how quickly the water rose at the Morya Gosavi Temple is scary. Hope everyone stays safe and follows the warnings. 🇮🇳"
"Seriously, every year it's the same story - heavy rains, temple flooding, traffic chaos. At what point will our infrastructure be upgraded to handle this? 🤔 The IMD warnings are good but what about proper drainage systems? Anyway, praying for everyone affected and hoping Ganesh temple gets cleared soon. It's a landmark! 🛕"
"Lonavla getting 670mm in 24 hours is just mind-blowing! That's like more than a month's rainfall in a day. 🌧️ And here I am sitting in my Pimpri flat watching the water level rise near the river. The temple flooding is heartbreaking but thank God no casualties reported yet from the landslide. Let's hope the railway restoration works fast - dada log dependent hain daily travel ke liye! 🚃"
"Living in India you learn to love the monsoon but also dread it! 😅 The Morya Gosavi Ganpati Temple is so iconic - seeing water inside feels like a bad omen. But the real issue is the infrastructure - why is the expressway still closed after landslides? Need better disaster management. Stay safe everyone! ☔"
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