Heavy rainfall in the Nashik district of Maharashtra has led to the submergence of several temples under the Godavari river. On Sunday, August 4, small temples at Ramkund and Goda Ghat in Nashik were inundated due to the downpour. Reports indicate that water had reached the waist-level of the iconic Dutondya Maruti idol by the afternoon. The Nashik district has received 476.1 mm of rainfall since June, and various reservoirs in the district collectively hold 28,748 million cubic feet of water, representing 43.78 percent of their combined capacity. The district administration has urged citizens to remain vigilant following the rise in the Godavari river’s water level.
Due to the relentless rainfall, authorities released 4,000 cusecs of water from the Gangapur dam, which supplies water to Nashik city, at 4 pm on Sunday. The increased water level in the Godavari has raised concerns about a potential flood-like situation downstream in Saikheda and Chandroi villages in Niphad taluka. Citizens residing in these areas and along the riverbanks have been advised to remain alert and take necessary precautions.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is scheduled to visit flood-affected areas of Pune on Monday. He is expected to meet with the district administration and other agencies involved in disaster relief. Pune has been experiencing persistent heavy rainfall for the past few days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the entire Pune district following heavy rainfall on August 4. The Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been deployed to assist with rescue operations in the flooded areas. The entire country is currently experiencing incessant rainfall. The weather department has issued an orange alert predicting heavy rainfall on Monday, August 5, in Gujarat, Sikkim, West Bengal, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Assam Meghalaya, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
