NASHIK: Excessive rainfall in Maharashtra's Nashik district has led to the submergence of several temples under the Godavari river. On Sunday, August 4, small temples at Ramkund and the Goda Ghat in Nashik were submerged. The water level rose to waist height around the iconic Dutondya Maruti idol, according to reports.

Since June, Nashik district has received 476.1 mm of rainfall. The combined water storage in the district's reservoirs stands at 28,748 million cubic feet, which is 43.78% of their total capacity, officials stated.

The Nashik district administration has urged residents to stay alert due to the rising water levels in the Godavari river. An official noted that continuous rainfall led to the release of 4,000 cusecs of water from the Gangapur dam, which supplies water to Nashik city, at 4 pm on Sunday.

The increased water level in the Godavari may cause flooding in downstream areas such as Saikheda and Chandroi villages in Niphad taluka. Residents living along the riverbanks have been advised to remain cautious and take necessary precautions.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is set to visit flood-affected areas in Pune on Monday, as reported by ANI. He plans to meet with the district administration and other agencies involved in disaster relief efforts.

Despite the heavy rains, reservoirs like Tisgaon, Nagasakya, and Manikpun have not accumulated water, as per the report. The district has 24 dams in total.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for the entire Pune district following the heavy rainfall on August 4. Indian Army and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel have been deployed to assist with rescue operations in the flooded regions.

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