A person with a disability was dramatically rescued from a flooded river in Takalsingh village, located in the Ashti tehsil of Maharashtra’s Beed district, amid relentless rainfall on Monday, police said.
The man was spotted being swept away by strong currents near the village, prompting five local youths to spring into action, reported news agency PTI. They tied ropes around their waists and bravely entered the raging waters to pull him to safety, officials confirmed. The man is currently receiving treatment at the Takalsingh Primary Health Centre, according to Head Constable Pravin Kshirsagar.
Heavy and continuous rains have created havoc in the region, severely disrupting connectivity across several villages, including Kada, Khilad, Suleman Devla, Shiral, Devi Nimgaon, and Dhanora. Multiple rivers and streams in the area are in spate, forcing authorities to shut down key bridges, including those on the Kada-Dhamangaon Highway and near Shiral, to prevent accidents, PTI reported.
Rising water levels in the Kada River along the Ahilyanagar-Beed highway have also led to warnings being issued for residents in low-lying areas. Local officials are urging caution as more rain is expected, and rescue teams remain on alert.
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### IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Mumbai, Palghar, and Thane as Rains Lash Parts of Maharashtra
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Palghar, and Thane districts in Maharashtra as heavy rains lashed parts of the state.
In a weather bulletin, the IMD predicted, “Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning, heavy rainfall and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) at isolated places in Mumbai on September 22.” A similar prediction was made for several parts of Maharashtra, including Thane and Palghar districts.
An orange alert was issued for Nashik, Jalgaon, Beed, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Ahilyanagar districts in Maharashtra, predicting “heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorm with lightning and gusty winds at isolated places.”
Earlier in the day, the weather department, in its Mumbai weather updates, had forecast a partly cloudy sky for Mumbai city and its suburbs, with the possibility of moderate rainfall. Officials also warned of isolated thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, urging residents to remain cautious, particularly during peak travel hours.
(With inputs from PTI)
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