Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Severe Flooding in Maharashtra's Palghar
There has been severe flooding in Palghar, Maharashtra, due to heavy rains.
Many people have been rescued, but around 200,000 are without power.
The government is working to help, but people are worried about safety and the slow restoration of power.
Dams are releasing water, and many power stations are underwater.
The situation is being closely monitored, and people are advised to avoid unnecessary travel.
Severe flooding in Palghar, Maharashtra, due to heavy rains.
891 people rescued, 200,000 without power.
NDRF teams and local rescue units deployed for operations.
Kurje and Dhamani dams releasing water due to capacity.
17 electrical substations submerged, 106 feeders shut down.
- Who
- Residents of Palghar, Maharashtra
- What
- Severe flooding and power outages
- When
- Since Wednesday night, July 23, 2024
- Where
- Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Torrential rainfall and water discharge from dams
Government Response
Citizen Concerns
Emergency Response
Government Response
The government has deployed NDRF teams and local rescue units to carry out rescue operations and maintain continuous vigil.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens are concerned about the safety of stranded residents and the effectiveness of the rescue operations.
Power Restoration
Government Response
MSEDCL is working closely with the NDRF to restore power and inspect submerged electrical installations.
Citizen Concerns
Citizens are frustrated with the prolonged power outages and the damage to power infrastructure.
- Date
- July 23, 2024
- Location
- Palghar, Maharashtra
- People Rescued
- 891
- People Without Power
- 200,000
- Dam Water Discharge
- Kurje and Dhamani dams
- Submerged Substations
- 17
- Uprooted Power Poles
- 16 high-tension and 13 low-tension