Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Nashik: Gangapur Dam Overflow and Godavari Flooding
Heavy rain caused a dam in Nashik to overflow.
Because of this, a lot of water was released, causing the Godavari River to flood.
This is the second time it has flooded this season.
People living near the river are told to be careful and stay away from the water.
Farmers are moving their animals and tools to higher ground.
More water might be released from the dam in the future.
Gangapur Dam in Nashik overflowed due to heavy rainfall.
6,160 cusecs of water were released from the dam on Monday, June 23.
The Godavari River flooded for the second time this monsoon season.
District administration issued warnings to residents near the river.
Farmers advised to relocate livestock and equipment to safer areas.
- Who
- Residents and farmers near Godavari River, District administration
- What
- Overflowing of Gangapur Dam and subsequent flooding of the Godavari River.
- When
- Monday, June 23 and prior days
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- Due to continuous rainfall and rising water levels in the dam.
- Dam
- Gangapur Dam
- Water Released (June 23)
- 6,160 cusecs
- River Affected
- Godavari River
- Flood Occurrence
- Second time this monsoon season
