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Floods in Raigad Swamp 3,000 HPCL Gas Cylinders into Patalganga River
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 10:02 AM
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Heavy floods in Raigad district have swept approximately 3,000 HPCL gas cylinders into the Patalganga River, raising safety concerns.
Recently, intense rainfall triggered widespread flooding across Raigad district in Maharashtra, causing significant damage to the local landscape.
A report by The Hindu states that the deluge swept an estimated 3,000 gas cylinders belonging to HPCL into the Patalganga River.
These cylinders, which contain hazardous gases, pose a risk of leakage and potential fire hazards if they are damaged during the flood.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure during extreme weather events.
Further updates are pending as authorities assess the situation.
A report by The Hindu states that the deluge swept an estimated 3,000 gas cylinders belonging to HPCL into the Patalganga River.
These cylinders, which contain hazardous gases, pose a risk of leakage and potential fire hazards if they are damaged during the flood.
The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure during extreme weather events.
Further updates are pending as authorities assess the situation.