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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Climate
- Time of India
418mm rain in 24 hours poses commuting challenge in Lonavala, water starts receding after noon
Pune: Continuous heavy downpour lashed Lonavala and surrounding areas from Tuesday, severely disrupting daily life in the picturesque town. The hill town recorded a staggering 418mm of rainfall in just 24 hours ending at 8am on Wednesday, accompanied by strong winds. Lonavala has recorded 3,379mm rainfall this monsoon, so far. Residents said roads turned into virtual rivers, making commuting almost impossible. "I have lived in Lonavala for many years, but it is rare to see uninterrupted rain like this. It was too risky to even step outside," said Yashwant Paygude, a resident of Khondagewadi. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Gold Rates Today in Pune | Silver Rates Today in Pune He said visibility had reduced to just 10 feet because of thick fog. "Temperatures dropped so sharply that it feels like winter," he said. Officials from the Lonavala Municipal Council said overflowing Bhushi Dam flooded nearby roads. Access to Lions Point, a popular tourist attraction, was closed because the approach road was submerged. The civic body declared holidays for schools on Wednesday and Thursday following a "red alert" issued by the IMD for the ghat sections of Pune district. Ashok Sable, the CEO of the municipal council, told TOI, "There was some relief on Wednesday as the intensity of rainfall reduced." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Waterlogging does not persist for long because of Lonavala's geography and water starts receding soon after the rain stops. A senior district official confirmed that floodwaters began to recede on Wednesday, partially restoring connectivity. "Many bridges connecting several villages in the Maval region around Lonavala were under water, but conditions improved on Wednesday," said a local resident. Several swelling rivers, including Pavana, Indrayani, Andra, Sudha, Kundalika and Ulhas, submerged multiple bridges, cutting off connectivity to nearby villages. The tourism industry, a key driver of Lonavala's economy, also took a hit because of the incessant rain. "Our business depends entirely on visitors. While tourists usually enjoy the monsoon here, they cancel or postpone trips once an official alert for heavy rain is issued," said Brinda Anish Ganatra, the owner of Chandralok Hotel. She added that hotel bookings, which typically remain high even on weekdays during the monsoon, had been badly affected. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Mint
10 hours ago
- Climate
- Mint
School Holiday: Are schools closed in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Pune on August 21 amid rains? Check here
After almost three days of school holidays, post the long Independence Day weekend, and with heavy rainfall still predicted for Maharashtra districts such as Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and Navi Mumbai on Thursday, the normal routine is likely to remain disrupted for another day. The schools in most districts will remain open on Thursday, August 21. There have been no official announcements for a holiday in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune, or Thane yet. However, the Lonavala Municipal Council has announced a holiday for all schools tomorrow following heavy rains. The order applies to all primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools within the council limits, across every management and medium of instruction. Officials said the step was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety, considering the continuous heavy rains in Lonavala and the surrounding areas. Despite an alert for heavy rains, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the rainfall intensity is expected to ease from Thursday. The weather agency said the rainfall activity is likely to reduce over Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra from today onwards with isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over north Konkan, including Mumbai, and isolated very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall (≥21 cm) over North Madhya Maharashtra on 20th and isolated heavy rainfall over the region during the next 3 days. However, light to moderate rainfall is still predicted for most/many places very likely over the region during the next 7 days. According to the weather department's weekly forecast, Mumbai will receive heavy rainfall until Thursday, 21 August. However, the rainfall is expected to continue throughout the week. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Mumbai is receiving heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and the strengthening of monsoon winds.
