The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow warning for Pune on Tuesday for the active had to have economy conditions across Maharashtra. However, from August 20, the intensity of rainfall will gradually decrease, with only scattered rain showers forecast for the rest of the week. Also read: Red Alert in Mumbai, Goa, 3 other states; IMD issues ‘flash -flood -risk’; Look at the full weather forecast here “Moderate flash flooding risk probably about Ahmadnagar, Kolhapur, Nasik, Pune, Sangli, Satara and Solapur in the next 24 hours,” IMD said in an official release. Panyganga River Water Level rises the water level of the Panchganga River is gradually rising due to the heavy rainfall in the hilly regions of Kolhapur, causing the release of water from the upstream Radhanagari -Dam, Pti reports. Also read: Mumbai Rain in Photos: IMD Issues Red Alert amid thunderstorm, lightning, heavy rain earlier Monday, officials noted that 11,500 Cuseecs water is discharged by the seven automatic gates of the dam. In light of this, the authorities have called on residents living along the river banks to stay alert. At the Rajaram weir, the river currently stands at 30.9 feet, just under eight feet below the 39 -feet warning level, with the danger mark at 43 feet. Coastal regions such as Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg, along with the Ghat areas of Kolhapur, are under an orange warning, with a significant rainfall expected. The IMD has advised residents in the Konkan region and ghat areas to remain vigilant due to the increased risk of flooding and landslides. The authorities were also instructed to implement precautions in vulnerable places to ensure public safety. Meanwhile, the weather division has issued a red and orange warning in different districts of Maharashtra for 24 hours. The state has been experiencing heavy rainfall since early Monday morning. Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall, which led to delays in local trains due to reduced visibility and weakening in some places. Both the main line and the Hawrourline are delayed by almost 10 to 15 minutes. The administration is on a major warning, and all necessary precautions are taken to avoid any accident in heavy rain. The BMC declared a holiday in all schools after heavy rain. The civilian body also called on the citizens to prevent them from coming out unless it is absolutely necessary. For any emergency or official information, residents are advised to reach out to the BMC main control room in 1916. With input from agencies)
Pune Weather: ‘Yellow Warning’ for today amid heavy rainfall, IMD expenses ‘Flash Flood Risk’
