A youth got stuck in floodwater in the Ramkund area of Nashik on Saturday evening due to increased water release from the Godavari riverbed. The youth was seen holding onto a cement pillar for half an hour. Local youth and a rescue team pulled him out safely after half an hour of effort. Despite the strong flow of water, he was saved, which was possible only due to the promptness of local citizens.
Meanwhile, heavy rains have been continuing in Nashik district since midnight. An 'orange alert' has been issued for the district. The water level of the Godavari river has increased in Nashik. The water has reached the waist of Dutondya Maruti, which indicates the flood level. Water is being released from Gangapur Dam into the Godavari riverbed.
Heavy rains have been continuing in Nashik since Saturday morning. All the temples in the Ramkund area have gone under water. Due to continuous heavy rains in the catchment area of the Gangapur Dam, the water release from the dam has been increased. Due to heavy rains in the catchment area of the river, the riverbeds are overflowing. As a result, all the temples on the banks of the Godavari have gone under water. This is considered a flood threat.
As the water has reached the waist of Dutondya Maruti, the weekly market that is held on the banks of the Godavari every Sunday has also been closed today. Due to the rise in the river level, people are having to perform Dashakriya rituals on the streets. Also, the district administration has instructed citizens to be alert. An appeal has been made not to go to the banks of the Godavari to avoid any untoward incident.
