Severe Rains in Pune Lead to Fatalities and Disruptions
Heavy rains throw life out of gear in city, 60-year-old killed
The Indian Express
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Heavy rains in Pune, Maharashtra, India, caused significant disruptions, including severe waterlogging and traffic jams. Tragically, a 60-year-old flower vendor, Ranjana Navnath Giri, was killed when a tree fell on her stall. Emergency services responded to numerous incidents across the city.
- 01A 60-year-old woman was killed due to a fallen tree during heavy rains.
- 02The city experienced severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions.
- 03Emergency services responded to over 145 complaints of waterlogging.
- 04Power supply was disrupted in several areas due to fallen trees.
- 05Municipal officials are on high alert to manage the situation.
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Pune, Maharashtra, India, faced severe disruptions due to heavy rains on Thursday, resulting in the tragic death of Ranjana Navnath Giri, a 60-year-old flower vendor, who was killed when a large tree collapsed on her stall in the Sinhagad Road area. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM, prompting a swift response from police and fire brigade personnel. Emergency services reported over 145 complaints of waterlogging and 21 incidents of fallen trees across the city, leading to significant traffic jams and congestion at key junctions. The maximum rainfall recorded was over 100 mm in the Khadakwasla and Sinhagad Road areas. Power supply was disrupted for more than four hours in various locations due to trees falling on high-voltage lines. Municipal officials, including Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, have ordered all civic officers to remain on duty until the situation stabilizes, as the city continues to grapple with the aftermath of the unseasonal rains.
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The severe weather conditions have led to loss of life, significant traffic disruptions, and power outages, affecting daily commuters and residents.
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