Nashik district has been put on high alert as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis warned of a possible cloudburst-like rainfall event, and authorities shut schools, colleges, major temples, and weekly markets as a precautionary measure. Heavy rainfall will trigger flash floods, landslides, and widespread disruption in the district.
According to the district administration, Trimbakeshwar, Igatpuri, and western Nashik will experience up to 300 mm of rainfall within a short period, and the weather system could lead to flooding and damage to the infrastructure. The weather system is associated with a severe low-pressure area over the Arabian Sea, and we expect it to increase monsoon activity in Maharashtra.
To ensure public safety, the district administration has closed all the schools and colleges in Nashik, Trimbakeshwar, Igatpuri, Peth, Dindori, and Surgana talukas. Weekly markets in these areas have also been suspended in order to avoid public movement during the time of extreme weather.
The best precautionary step that we have taken is to shut down the Trimbakeshwar Temple, one of the 12 sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The famous Saptashrungi Temple at Vani is also closed till weather conditions are better. We ask pilgrims to remain home and avoid any unnecessary trips until we can lift the alert.
Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the disaster management machinery and directed officials to stay on high alert. He asked people to avoid unnecessary travel, stay away from rivers, waterfalls, and landslide-prone areas, and strictly follow local authorities.
Nashik district administration has also activated emergency response systems. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed, control rooms are functioning as per standard, and irrigation authorities are directed to monitor reservoir levels closely. Government officials have been told not to leave the headquarters until the weather is back to normal.
Police have been blocking up some of the most popular monsoon tourist spots like waterfalls, forts, and trekking routes to deter tourists from going there. If torrential rains happen, roads vulnerable to flooding or landslides will also be closed temporarily in case of heavy rainfall. Residents in low-lying areas should be prepared to leave if water levels increase.
#WATCH | Maharashtra | Waterlogging reported in Nashik due to heavy rainfall.
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Farmers should avoid entering agricultural fields during the warning period as lightning, waterlogging, and flash floods are also anticipated to take place. Health departments have stocked essential medicines, and emergency services are on standby to respond to any problems that arise due to the severe weather.
