Rain has been lashing ceaselessly in Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai and Pune and their surrounding areas. Khandala and Lonavala, two extremely popular hill stations near the two cities, have also been flooded. All over social media, people have shared scary visuals of the flood and the fog currently plaguing the regions. Here are all of the important details that you would need to know about the flood at the two hill stations.
Dense Fog, Heavy Rains Lash Lonavala; Hill Station Flooded
This video is from today , please avoid visiting Bhushi Dam#Lonavala #Pune #PuneRains pic.twitter.com/xB18vpqWgK
— Rahil Mohammed 🆇 (@iamRahilM) July 24, 2024
According to an article which was recently published by the Pune Pulse, heavy rains have been lashing in Lonavala for more than four days now. This has resulted in a flood-like situation in the hill station. Many people have taken to X (formerly known as Twitter) and shared visuals of the floods.
Raining very heavily, low visibility on old Mumbai-Pune Highway from Khopoli, ahead of Lonavala as well. Travel only if very necessary #mumbairains #PuneRains #PuneNews #rainalert @rushikesh_agre_@s_r_khandelwal pic.twitter.com/ZIPjgDL1hV
— 🅱️❕ (@agnt_Bi) July 25, 2024
Tiger Point is shrouded with dense fog and many people who shared the video have said that it is dangerous to go there during this time. Hence, extreme caution is recommended and if you can avoid going altogether, that would be the safest option.
पुणे में लगातार 8 घंटो से बारिश हो रही हैं #PuneRains #पुणे #Lonavala #khandala #mansoon pic.twitter.com/qVSvK9IT9l
— Surendra yadav railway (@Surendraydv8955) July 25, 2024
Even the Bhushi Dam is very flooded with the flow of the current remaining strong. In the recent past, many people, including entire families, have been carried away by the strong currents. Hence, going there in such inclement weather is certainly not advisable.
Visuals Of The Flood And Fog Go Viral On Social Media
Heavy rainfall In Lonavala near Borghat has gone viral on social media. It has rained very heavily on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway close to Khopoli. Vehicles can be seen wading through knee-deep water in video! 🌧️ Lonavla recorded a whopping 240 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. pic.twitter.com/st36676pnb
— Abhay (@Abhay97274341) July 23, 2024
If reports are to go by, many tourists have been trapped in their rented bungalows. Rescue teams have been deployed to save them from the situation. However, it doesn’t seem like the rain will let up anytime soon.
This is Lonavla’s Tiger point route today. Be careful and responsible while driving at #Lonavla. #TigerPointLonavla #LonavlaRains #MumbaiRains #PuneRains pic.twitter.com/z49XSLymxj
— YATIN PATIL (@yatsdebats) July 24, 2024
If you or someone you know is planning to travel to either of these hill stations, urge them to not go. Not only could it be a futile trip as they might be trapped inside their residence, but it can also be very dangerous.
Heavy rainfall at Lonavla ! pic.twitter.com/0hnPRtbtdl
— SATISH DHANOKAR (@dhanokar_s38414) July 24, 2024
Do you know anyone who was planning on going to these hill stations over the weekend? Let us know in the comments section below!
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First Published: July 25, 2024 12:54 PM