Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Palghar Floods: Villagers Rescued After 24-Hour Ordeal
In Palghar district, heavy rain caused the Surya River to flood after water was released from the Dhamni Dam.
Villagers working on Dabhadi Island were stuck for over 24 hours because the water was too high and dangerous to cross.
The National Disaster Response Force, police, and local officials worked together to rescue all the villagers safely.
The quick action of the rescue team prevented a big disaster.
Heavy rainfall and water release from Dhamni Dam caused severe flooding in Palghar district.
Villagers working on Dabhadi Island were stranded for over 24 hours due to rising floodwaters.
The National Disaster Response Force, local police, and revenue department conducted a joint rescue operation.
All stranded villagers were successfully evacuated under the guidance of Inspector Tushar Pachpute.
The timely rescue operation prevented a major tragedy.
- Who
- Villagers stranded on Dabhadi Island in the Surya River
- What
- Rescue operation after flooding stranded villagers
- When
- After heavy rainfall and water release from Dhamni Dam
- Where
- Palghar district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To evacuate villagers stranded due to rising floodwaters
Rescue Efforts
Flood Prevention
Effectiveness of Rescue Operations
Rescue Efforts
The rescue operation by NDRF, local police, and revenue department was timely and effective, preventing a major tragedy.
Flood Prevention
While the rescue was successful, there is a need for better flood prevention measures to avoid such situations in the future.
- Location
- Palghar district, Maharashtra, India
- Cause of Flood
- Heavy rainfall and water release from Dhamni Dam
- Rescue Team
- NDRF, local police, and revenue department
- Duration of Stranding
- More than 24 hours
- Rescue Operation Leader
- Vanagaon Police Station Inspector Tushar Pachpute