Heavy rains lash flood affected Solapur district, red alert in place till Sunday

Solapur district is grappling with a worsening flood situation due to incessant overnight rains and a 'Red' alert, with the Sina and Bhima rivers overflowing. Ujani Dam increased its discharge to 70,000 cusecs, impacting 792 villages and prompting evacuation warnings. Neighboring Kolhapur, Satara, and Sangli districts also reported heavy rainfall and rising water levels.

Heavy rains lash flood affected Solapur district, red alert in place till Sunday
Solapur district is grappling with a worsening flood situation due to incessant overnight rains and a 'Red' alert, with the Sina and Bhima rivers overflowing. Ujani Dam increased its discharge to 70,000 cusecs, impacting 792 villages and prompting evacuation warnings. Neighboring Kolhapur, Satara, and Sangli districts also reported heavy rainfall and rising water levels.