Journalism of Courage
Water was released from the Khadakwasla dam in Pune on Thursday, which led to the Mutha river swelling up. (Express photo by Oshwin Kadhao)
Police officials along with residents helped remove submerged vehicles from a riverside road in Pune. (Express photo by Oshwin Kadhao)
Pune had been put on 'red', 'orange' and 'yellow' alert by the IMD this week, due to heavy rainfall. (Express photo by Oshwin Kadhao)
Since the start of the week, most parts of the state have witnessed torrential rain. (Express photo by Oshwin Kadhao)
Data from the India Meteorological Department shows that 15 districts in the state have reported excess rainfall, while 6 have reported excess rain. (Express photo by Oshwin Kadhao)
To date, the state has received 832.3 mm of rainfall which is a 30 per cent excess from the normal 641.9 mm it is supposed to receive. (Express photo by Oshwin Kadhao)
More than 15.10 lakh hectares of crop area in Maharashtra has been affected due to the heavy rain. (Express photo by Oshwin Kadhao)
