Heavy rain has submerged 56 weirs in Kolhapur, damaged roads and shut three state highways as authorities remain on alert amid fears of further flooding.
Drone footage from Maharashtra’s Kolhapur has offered an aerial view of the flood situation unfolding in the district, where relentless overnight rainfall has caused the Panchganga River to swell rapidly, inundating several areas and disrupting road connectivity.
The videos capture vast stretches of Kolhapur from above, showing floodwaters spread across low-lying areas as the Panchganga River continues to rise towards the warning level.
According to information accompanying the footage, continuous rainfall through the night has significantly increased the Panchganga River’s water level.
As a result, 56 weirs across Kolhapur district have been submerged, and floodwaters have overtopped several crossing points.
The strong current has also washed away part of the road near the Mangle Weir, disrupting traffic in the area.
Authorities have shut three state highways following the damage and rising water levels, affecting connectivity in parts of the district.
Additionally, six State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been kept ready for deployment, according to the IANS report.
The SEOC had earlier reported exceptionally heavy rainfall in several parts of the state, including Mumbai, Lonavala, Tamhini, Ambona, Mulshi, Matheran and Karjat.
It also warned of an increased landslide risk in Matheran, Lonavala, Khopoli and Lohagad, where a Red Alert has been issued.
The state has already witnessed multiple rain-related incidents over the past two days.
Traffic on the Mumbai-Goa National Highway was suspended after a landslide at Kashedi Ghat, while the old highway at Khopoli was closed due to waterlogging.
On the Pune-Mumbai Expressway, traffic in both directions was halted after a landslide on the Missing Link stretch, and railway services between Monkey Hill and Thakurwadi were suspended because of landslides.
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