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Heavy rains continued to lash Maharashtra’s Nashik district, leading to water levels of several rivers rising and the submergence of many temples that are located on the bed of the Godavari river. The district is likely to witness very heavy rainfall between July 11 and 14. Ghat areas like Trimbakeshwar and Igatpuri traditionally get heavy rainfall, but this time Surgana and Peth have also witnessed considerable downpour. Let us take a look at some of the pictures:
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In the last 24 hours, Nashik district received 68.4 millimetres average rainfall, with Surgana receiving the highest rainfall of 238.8 mm, followed by Peth 187.6 mm and Trimbakeshwar 168 mm. (PTI Photo)
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The official said water released from the Gangapur Dam, which supplies drinking water to the city, increased the level of the Godavari river. (PTI Photo)
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This led to several small temples in Ramkhund area, including the Dashkriya Vidhi canopy, getting submerged. (PTI Photo)
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The residents of Nashik measure the intensity of flooding by watching the water level around the Dutondya Maruti (two-headed Hanuman) idol situated on the river bed. (PTI Photo)