Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Godavari River Rises Due to Heavy Rains in Nashik
The Godavari river and other rivers in Nashik district have risen because of heavy rains.
The water level is expected to cross the danger mark soon.
The district administration has asked people living near the rivers to be careful and move to safer places.
Some temples and areas in the city are submerged, and there have been power cuts and traffic problems.
Dams in the district are releasing water, and the water stock in the dams has increased significantly.
There have been some injuries and road closures due to landslides and mudslides.
Godavari river and other rivers in Nashik district have risen due to heavy rains.
Nashik city received 100.6 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, with an orange alert for heavy rains.
Small temples and areas along the Godavari are submerged, and there have been power cuts and traffic congestion.
District administration has advised residents near rivers to move to safer places and not venture into rivers.
Water stock in dams has increased, with Gangapur dam at 90.71% capacity.
- Who
- Residents of Nashik district, District Administration
- What
- Rising water levels in Godavari and other rivers due to heavy rains
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Nashik district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Incessant rains over the last two days
Residents' Concerns
Government Response
Safety Measures
Residents' Concerns
Residents are worried about the rising water levels and potential flooding.
Government Response
The district administration has issued alerts and advised residents to move to safer places.
- Rainfall
- 100.6 mm in 24 hours
- Alert Level
- Orange alert for heavy rains
- Dams Discharging Water
- Palkhed, Haranbari, Nandur Madhmeshwar weir, Gangapur
- Water Stock in Dams
- 43,685 MCFt (61.86% of capacity)
- Gangapur Dam Water Stock
- 5,107 MCFt (90.71% of capacity)
- Injuries Reported
- Three persons injured in Trimbakeshwar