Heavy rains hit Pune, at least 40 people rescued safely; reported waterlogging in various locations


At least 40 people were safely rescued after heavy rains Pune district on Wednesday.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the rains along with the thunderstorm are likely to remain for the next few days in Pune and neighboring regions.

While 40 people were rescued, efforts continued to rescue another 15 in the flood-affected village of Nimgaon Ketki in Pune district.

Severe waterlogging was also reported in Sinhagad Road, Sahakar nager, Dandekar Bridge, Aranneshwar, SNDT area and Nehru Vasahat.

Pune rains: aggressive accumulation of water in the Sahakar Nagar area of ​​the city

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Pune rains: aggressive accumulation of water in the Sahakar Nagar area of ​​the city

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The water also entered many houses and low-lying areas, including the Chandanagar Police Station.

Water enters the Pune police station.

Water enters the Pune police station.

In another incident near Indapur, two people who were dragged with their vehicle have been rescued, the Baramati Branch said.

Pune rains: waterlogging near Deva food court on Solapur Highway near Dalaj

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Pune rains: waterlogging near Deva food court on Solapur Highway near Dalaj

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Heavy or very heavy rains may occur in the ghat areas of Pune district on Thursdays and Fridays.

Meanwhile, six people died after a wall collapsed into a ghat along the banks of Chandrabhaga in the city of Pandharpur.

Pune Rains: Emergency Contact Numbers


– PMC @PMCPune Disaster Management: 02025506800/1/2/3/4

– Pune Police @PuneCityPolice: 100

– Fire department: 101

– Ambulance: 108

– #Pune #StaySafe

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