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Man feared swept away in swollen Waldevi river, search halted in Nashik
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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A man was feared swept away by the swollen Waldevi river in Nashik, prompting authorities to suspend search operations.
A man was feared swept away by the swollen Waldevi river in Nashik, leading local authorities to halt search operations.
The incident occurred as the Waldevi river, a tributary of the Godavari, surged after heavy rains in the region. Rescue teams had initially launched a search but were forced to suspend efforts due to worsening water levels and safety concerns.
Nashik police and the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority have issued warnings to residents in low‑lying areas along the riverbanks. They are urging people to stay away from the flood‑prone zones until the waters recede.
The incident highlights the increasing frequency of flash floods in Maharashtra, a trend linked to erratic monsoon patterns and inadequate drainage infrastructure.
The incident occurred as the Waldevi river, a tributary of the Godavari, surged after heavy rains in the region. Rescue teams had initially launched a search but were forced to suspend efforts due to worsening water levels and safety concerns.
Nashik police and the Maharashtra State Disaster Management Authority have issued warnings to residents in low‑lying areas along the riverbanks. They are urging people to stay away from the flood‑prone zones until the waters recede.
The incident highlights the increasing frequency of flash floods in Maharashtra, a trend linked to erratic monsoon patterns and inadequate drainage infrastructure.