Heavy rains pound Nashik

Heavy rains lashed parts of
district triggering flood in Godavari river and substantially lifting the water level in Gangapur dam even as the normal life remained affected in the city.
With the incessant rains in last 24 hours, Gangapur dam (with 5630 mcft capacity), the main source of drinking water for the city, is now filled 23 per cent.
The rains triggered flood in Godavari river with the historic "Ramkund" overflowing today. Besides two cars parked on the banks of the river in the city were washed away in swirling water.
Water-logging was witnessed in many low-lying areas in the city.

"In the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 AM today, the district has recorded 670.1 mm of rainfall with Igatpuri recording the highest rainfall at 171 mm, followed by Surgana 112 mm, Trimbakeshwar 107 mm, Peth 77 mm and Nashik city 52.1 mm," said sources in Collector's office.

However, talukas like Sinnar, Chandvad, Devla, Nandgaon, Malegaon, Yeola, Baglan and Kalwan are yet to receive satisfactory rainfall.
As per an official statement, people living by the river side in Nashik have been asked to vacate their houses.
Meanwhile, two persons got trapped in a temple on the banks of river in Nashik and efforts are on to rescue them.