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Maharashtra: Factory Blast Kills 2 and Injures 2 in Pune

Sparks emanating from a welding work was the cause of the fire. The blast was so intense that body parts of the deceased and other objects flew high in the air.

Maharashtra Floods: Death Toll Rises to 43, Three Missing And More Than 4 Lakh People Evacuated

The death toll due to floods in all five districts of Pune division (Sangli, Kolhapur, Satara, Pune and Solapur) rises to 43. Three people are still missing. 4,74,226 people have been evacuated from 584 villages and 596 temporary shelter camps have been set up for evacuated people.

This Woman Uber Driver's Response to Passengers Asking Her 'Bhaiyya Aap Kaha Ho' Is the Best! Sapan Verma Shares His Experience in Pune

Stand-up comedian Sapan Verma took to social media sharing his experience on discovering that his Uber driver was a woman and not a man. While the majority of drivers on app-based cab services are men, there are women drivers also.

Singing Donkey from Pune Emily Brays Her Way Into People’s Hearts

An unorthodox Indian music star has won hearts online with her big teeth, lustrous white coat, four legs and melodic braying at mealtime. Emily, a donkey living at an animal shelter in the Indian city of Pune, became an internet sensation last year after a clip of her "singing" went viral.

Indian Navy Mobilises Rescue Teams for Flood Relief and Evacuation in Maharastra, Karnataka

With large parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka reeling under extensive flooding due to incessant rains, the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy has mobilised considerable resources to provide assistance to state and district administrations of affected areas.

Maharashtra Flood: 12 Dead in Sangli and 4 Dead in Kolhapur, Massive Rescue Efforts On

At least 16 people have been killed, including four in Kolhapur and 12 in Sangli, as rains wreaked havoc in these districts for the past over one week, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said here on Thursday.

Maharashtra Floods: Heavy Rains Likely in Konkan And Madhya Maharashtra Over Next Two Days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) of Mumbai on Thursday issued a warning of that there will be an increase in the intensity of rainfall in Konkan and Madhya Maharashtra over the next two days. These regions will get more rain because of west-north westward movement.

Mumbai-Pune Railway Link Still Dysfunctional, Likely to be Restored by Weekend

Rains continue to hinder the restoration operation down and middle line. A call was expected to be taken today on whether the Up line could be used for to and fro purpose, in a bid to bring stranded commuters from southern region to Mumbai.

Maharashtra Floods: Educational Institutes to Remain Shut in Kolhapur, Parts of Pune And Sangli Tomorrow

Authorities declared a holiday in all schools and colleges in Kolhapur district, three tehsils of Pune district and five tehsils of Sangli district for tomorrow.

Maharashtra Floods: 75,000 People Evacuated From Kolhapur and Sangli Districts

While more than 54,000 were shifted from Sangli, another 12,000 were moved from Kolhapur, 3,000 from Pune and 6,000 others from Solapur, Raigad, Ratnagiri and other districts, said the officials.

Floods in Maharashtra, Karnataka: Over 1,000 Indian Army Personnel Deployed in Affected Areas

As flood situation in Maharashtra and Karnataka continues to be grim due to incessant rains and release of water from major reservoirs over the last few days, the Indian Army is assisting state authorities in carrying out rescue operations.

Mumbai Rains: Heavy Rainfall to Lash City Today, Red Alert Sounded for Pune, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurgh Among Others

On Tuesday, very light rainfall was recorded in Mumbai, while Thane received a few rains spells throughout the day. The IMD has also issued a red alert has also been issued for few places in Ratnagiri, Sindhudurgh, Pune, Kolhapur and Satara districts.

Maharashtra Rains: Three Kolhapur Villages with 7, 000 People Cut Off Completely

Pune Divisional Commissioner Deepak Mhaisekar said the flood situation in Kolhapur and Sangli was "critical" as several rivers in the region were flowing above the danger mark.

Maharashtra Rains: Educational Institutes to Remain Shut in Pune, Sangli, Satara And Kolhapur Tomorrow

Due to the flood-like situation following incessant rains, Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced that all educational institutes will remain shut in Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur districts tomorrow.

Flood-Like Situation in Pune: NDRF Team Rescues 150 People From Old Sangvi; Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut on Tuesday

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on Monday rescued more than 150 people including three pregnant women in Old Sangvi area of Pune district. At least 4,000 people have been evacuated from the district till now.

Pune Rains: Heavy Downpour Expected From Tuesday Onwards, Schools to Remain Closed

As heavy downpour lashed the city from the last couple of days, paralysing the movement and creating traffic snarls, Met department predicted that rains are most likely to hit back again on Tuesday and Wednesday. Schools to remain closed on Tuesday.

Maharashtra Rains: NDRF Rescues Cow Stuck In Flood-Affected Pune Village

Maharashtra Rains: A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued a cow from flood-hit Kamshet village in Maharashtra’s Pune. The animal was submerged in a pool of water in the village, and the timely action by the NDRF led to its rescue. Several parts of Maharashtra, including state capital Mumbai, are witnessing continuous rainfall which has hit normal life. Pune has, till now, received more than its share of rainfall.

Mumbai Train Services Resume as Rain Takes Break

In a respite for Mumbaikars, rains have taken a break leading to resumption of suburban train services of the Central Railway (CR) on Monday morning which had remained suspended for most of Sunday.