Nashik recorded 47.5 millimeters of rain in just 15 hours, according to the Meteorological Department. The rain began on Sunday evening and continued through the night, leaving roads flooded and traffic disrupted across the city, while the Marathwada flood has cut off villages and worsened the crisis in the region.
Waterlogging has been reported at several intersections and in low-lying areas. Many internal roads, including those in Ambad Industrial Estate, have become difficult to use. Motorcyclists and cyclists face major risks as potholes, slippery surfaces, and stagnant water create hazardous conditions.
A survey conducted two years ago by the Nashik Municipal Corporation identified 210 spots where waterlogging was common. The corporation had promised corrective measures, but the current situation shows little change. Citizens expressed anger over the repeated failure to fix potholes, which reappear shortly after repairs.
Nashik Roads Blocked, Marathwada Floods
The heavy rainfall has also increased water discharge from dams in the district. The Irrigation Department said water is being released from 17 dams, including Gangapur, Darna, and Nandur Madheshwar. Discharge from Gangapur alone has reached 6,356 cusecs, forcing the Godavari River to flow in two stages.
In rural Nashik, Peth taluka and nearby areas on the Gujarat border have been hit by swollen rivers and flooded drains. Villages in Chandwad taluka have also reported crop damage from the downpour.
River forecasts show the Godavari rising steadily. By Monday noon, the river was expected to rise by more than five meters compared to early Sunday. The warning level is 374 centimeters, while the danger mark is 375.
The flood situation is more severe in Marathwada. In Parbhani district, the Godavari has overflowed for a second day, cutting off 25 villages. Officials said water has entered homes, damaged household goods, and destroyed crops such as soybean, cotton, and turmeric across large areas.
The district administration confirmed that 10 villages in Gangakhed and Palam talukas, one in Manavat, and 14 in Pathri have lost connectivity. In some places, residents had to be rescued by boats and helicopters.
Rescue Efforts Intensify in Marathwada
Eight people have died across Marathwada so far, and thousands have been displaced. Rescue operations are underway with support from two Indian Army teams and the State Disaster Response Force. Guardian Minister Meghna Bordikar is expected to visit affected areas today.
In Beed district, army boats carried citizens to safety after water from the Jayakwadi dam entered homes in Pohner village. Locals carried a pregnant woman to the hospital by boat. In Solapur’s Madha taluka, more than 70 people from 16 villages were evacuated. In Hingoli, villagers used ropes to rescue those trapped in fields.
The situation remains tense as water levels continue to rise in rivers across the state. Authorities are monitoring dam discharges and warning citizens to stay away from riverbanks.
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