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Time of India
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Tamhini Ghat receives 370mm rain; 205mm recorded in Lonavla; water discharge from Khadakwasla dam reduced
Pune: Several parts of Pune received light showers on Friday, against the India Meteorological Department's forecast of yellow alert. The break in heavy spell provided a breather to thousands of warkaris, who accompanied the annual Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar palkhis. They are headed to Pandharpur for the Ashadhi Ekadashi rituals. The ghat sections in the district continued to witness a significant spell, with Tamhini and Lonavla recording 370mm and 205mm rain respectively in 24 hours ending at 8.30am on Friday. Elsewhere, Kurvande recorded 129mm rain, followed by Girivan (160mm), Nimgiri (116mm), Bhor (109mm), Malin (69mm), and Talegaon (65.5mm). For Saturday, IMD has issued a yellow alert (moderate to heavy rain) for Pune. IMD has predicted "generally cloudy sky; light rain very likely". All the key stations in Pune recorded "light to moderate" rain in the 24 hours ending at 8.30pm on Friday. These locations included Shivajinagar (25.7mm), Pashan (33.8mm), Lohegaon (26.6mm), Chinchwad (35.5mm), Lavale (40.0mm), Magarpatta (31mm), and NDA (38mm). The irrigation department on Friday reduced the water discharge from Khadakwasla dam into the Mutha river to a rate of 7,800 cusecs from 15,000 cusecs on Thursday night. The release began with 2,000 cusecs on Thursday morning. The live water stock has been brought down to 70.5% of the dam's capacity. On Friday, the southwest monsoon further advanced into the remaining parts of Bihar, east Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, parts of west Uttar Pradesh, most parts of Uttarakhand, many parts of Himachal Pradesh, and some parts of Ladakh, IMD officials said. A senior IMD official said, "Light to moderate rainfall is very likely to occur at most places in the districts of Konkan-Goa, at a few places over south Madhya Maharashtra and at isolated places over north Madhya Maharashtra and Marathwada on Saturday." A number of weather systems are escalating the probability of rainfall, IMD said. They include a low-pressure area over south Bihar, an upper air cyclonic circulation over northeast Rajasthan, and a trough running from northwest Uttar Pradesh to the north Gujarat region across the above cyclonic circulation over northeast Rajasthan. IMD has advised fishermen not to venture into central and adjoining north, south Arabian Sea, northeast Arabian Sea along and off Gujarat-Maharashtra coast between June 20 and 24; along and off north Konkan coast on June 23. PMC clears choked drains Officials from the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) drainage and road departments said that teams were busy clearing choked drains and accumulated water from various spots on Friday. People, however, said that the civic administration now faces the challenge of repairing potholes and resurfacing roads. Santosh Kadu, who often takes Apte Road, said that two drainage chambers were overflowing on Wednesday. "Though water has stopped flowing out from the chambers the condition of the road has worsened," Kadu said. PMC's water supply department has decided not to draw water from a well located at Barangani Mala in the Sinhagad Road area for the next couple of days as a precautionary measure following heavy spells of rain. A nullah in the area started overflowing on Wednesday. Additional water tankers are being pressed into service to cater to Dhayri, Sinhagad Road and Nanded. The civic administration plans to take up a cleaning drive in the well and nearby areas after which water lifting will begin again, officials said.
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
PCMC on alert for monsoon, palkhi processions
Following heavy rains, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has activated a coordinated emergency response to ensure safety of citizens and smooth conduct of the Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram palkhi processions, said officials. All zonal control rooms are operating 24x7 with dedicated teams in three shifts, according to statement released on Thursday. The fire and emergency services department has stationed over 15 rescue boats and 200 life jackets across various zones to handle any emergency. Flood-prone areas near the Pavana and Indrayani rivers are under constant surveillance, they said. Shekhar Singh, municipal commissioner, PCMC, said, 'We have anticipated such weather conditions and deployed teams, equipment, and control mechanisms accordingly.' Civic teams are working in mission mode to ensure smooth and safe passage for warkaris. Singh has directed departments to ensure zero waterlogging along the palkhi route. Emergency response units with mechanised equipment have been deployed at critical points across Bhosari, Dighi, and Nigdi. Citizens are advised to alert flood control room 020-67331111/020-28331111 for emergency situation.
Time of India
a day ago
- Climate
- Time of India
IMD maintains red alert for Ghat areas, yellow warning for Pune city during palkhi procession
Pune: Heavy showers continued in the Ghat areas of Pune district, with Tamhini and Lonavla receiving triple-digit rainfall each of 230mm and 187mm, respectively, in the last 24 hours ending 8.30am on Thursday. IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall for the Ghat section and a yellow alert for Pune city on Friday, coinciding with the annual Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar palkhis' arrival in the city. Kurvande in Pune's Maval taluka recorded 219mm of rainfall in the 24-hour period, followed by Girivan (160mm), Nimgir (116mm), Bhor (109mm), Malin (69mm) and Talegaon (65.5mm). Pune experienced persistent rainfall since Wednesday night, with intense showers causing disruptions. Water from a hilly area flooded homes in Hingne, while a fallen tree in Panchavati blocked traffic after crushing a car. The city fire brigade worked to clear the debris. Waterlogging was also reported in Hinjewadi IT Park and other key areas, leading to heavy traffic congestion. Lavale recorded the highest rainfall of 98mm from 8.30am on Wednesday to 8.30pm on Thursday, followed by Chinchwad (91mm), NDA (87mm), Pashan (64.2mm), Shivajinagar (56.1mm), Lohegaon (55.4mm) and Magarpatta (49mm). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The India Meteorological Department (IMD) cited two key factors for the increased rainfall. "The two factors are a trough extending from northwest Uttar Pradesh to north Gujarat, influenced by a cyclonic circulation over northeast Rajasthan, and an offshore trough at sea level running along the coast from north Konkan to north Kerala," IMD said. "As a result, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall activity with heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few places is very likely over Konkan and Ghat areas of Madhya Maharashtra. Besides, extremely heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in north Konkan," said a senior IMD official. IMD said the southwest monsoon further advanced over most parts of Bihar and some more parts of east Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. "Conditions are favourable for further advancement of the southwest monsoon over the remaining parts of the north Arabian Sea, some parts of Rajasthan, remaining parts of Madhya Pradesh, parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh over the next 2-3 days. Conditions are also becoming favourable for further advancement of the southwest monsoon over some parts of Punjab and Haryana during the subsequent 2-3 days," the official added.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Maharashtra announces toll exemption for Pandharpur pilgrimage vehicles
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) announced toll tax exemptions for vehicles participating in the annual Wari pilgrimage to Pandharpur, scheduled from June 18 to July 10. The exemption will cover all warkari devotees, traditional palkhi processions, and additional MSRTC buses transporting pilgrims during the period. According to a government resolution issued by the Public Works Department (PWD), the toll waiver will apply to all 10 traditional maanachi palkhis (honorary processions) and their accompanying vehicles across toll plazas operated by the PWD, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), including the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. Vehicles availing of the exemption must display special passes containing registration details and driver information. These passes will be issued through local police stations and Regional Transport Offices (RTOs). The centuries-old Wari tradition involves lakhs of devotees accompanying the palkhis of Sant Tukaram from Dehu and Sant Dnyaneshwar from Alandi to the Vitthal temple in Pandharpur. The pilgrimage culminates on Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 10 this year. To ensure smooth passage and safety for pilgrims, authorities have deployed additional police forces, highway patrol units, and emergency response services along major routes, including the Mumbai–Bengaluru and Pune–Solapur highways. The Public Works Department has been instructed to complete urgent road repairs and install necessary signage along the pilgrimage corridors. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will operate 5,000 additional buses to accommodate the anticipated 20 lakh pilgrims this year. Last year's pilgrimage witnessed a record turnout, with 18 lakh devotees undertaking the journey to Pandharpur. The State government has allocated ₹42 crore for pilgrim amenities and security arrangements for this year's yatra.
