At least 11 people have lost their lives in separate incidents of flooding and wall collapse due to heavy rains in Maharashtra’s Pune district since Wednesday, September 25.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, ” Pained to know about the loss of lives in and around Pune due to heavy rains.
My deepest condolences to the families. We are providing all possible assistance needed. State disaster management officials & control room in continuous touch with Pune collector and PMC.”
Pained to know about the loss of lives in and around Pune due to heavy rains.
My deepest condolences to the families. We are providing all possible assistance needed.
State disaster management officials & control room in continuous touch with Pune collector and PMC.— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 26, 2019
The CM informed that, “2 NDRF teams are deployed in Pune & 2 in Baramati. One more NDRF team is on way to Baramati. State Government is also closely monitoring the dam discharge.”
2 NDRF teams are deployed in Pune & 2 in Baramati.
One more NDRF team is on way to Baramati.
State Government is also closely monitoring the dam discharge.— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 26, 2019
According to the State and District Disaster Controls, at least five persons were washed away in flood waters in Shivapur.
A wall crashed in Arnyshwar Complex killing six more, while some others were feared trapped under the debris.
Rescue teams are engaged in the relief and extrication of those believed buried under the rubble.
Since last night, Pune City and district has been lashed by over 16 cm of rain, with forecast of more rain in the next 24 hours.
In view of rising water levels, flooding in many areas, Pune Collector Naval Kishore Ram has declared a precaution holiday for Thursday in the Pune city and neighbouring areas of Purandar, Baramati, Bhor and Haveli.
