While rains have lashed the entire state, Nashik district has also been hit hard. Heavy rains continued uninterrupted from Saturday evening till Sunday afternoon, disrupting normal life in Igatpuri, Trimbakeshwar, Yeola, Baglan, Malegaon, Nandgaon, Niphad, and other talukas, including Nashik city.

In Baglan, a woman died due to the rains, while ten sheep were killed by lightning in Malegaon. Around 800 chickens died after the wall of a poultry farm collapsed in Balhegaon, Yeola, causing a significant financial loss to farmers.

The Godavari River in Nashik has crossed the flood danger level, prompting the administration to issue warnings to people residing along the riverbanks. In response, a large release of water has been made from eighteen dams across the district.

According to the weather department, heavy rains have affected many districts across the state. The intense rains in Nashik city and several talukas since Saturday evening have worsened the situation for farmers like Baliraja, who are already facing difficulties.

### Godavari River Crosses Flood Danger Level

Nashik city recorded 150 mm of rainfall in just twelve hours. The Godavari River has risen beyond the flood danger mark. The water level reaching the chest of Dutondya Maruti is considered a clear warning of possible flooding.

Continuous rain in the catchment area of the Gangapur dam has increased the likelihood of water discharge from the dam. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation.

### Flooding and Disruption in Trimbakeshwar

In Trimbakeshwar city, roads turned into flowing drains due to nonstop rain since nightfall. The main market and Kushawarta Tirtha area were flooded, causing inconvenience to devotees who had come for religious rituals.

### Damage to Houses, Crops, and Livelihoods

In rural areas, several houses and crops have suffered damage. In Niphad taluka, traders faced heavy losses as water entered the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Shopping Centre at Vinchur Chauphuli.

In Baglan taluka, a woman died and another was seriously injured when a house wall collapsed due to the rain. In Malegaon taluka, besides the death of ten sheep by lightning, a sixteen-year-old shepherd sustained serious injuries.

Farmers in Balhegaon, Yeola, faced huge financial setbacks after a poultry farm wall collapse killed approximately 800 chickens.

Crops such as maize and cotton, which were ready for harvest, have been damaged by the heavy rains. Other crops like onion and soybean have also been affected, worsening the distress faced by farmers like Baliraja.

### Water Release from Dams

Authorities have released water from 18 dams in Nashik district to manage rising water levels. The current discharge rates (in cusecs) are as follows:

– Darna: 12,167
– Gangapur: 10,988
– Waldevi: 814
– Alandi: 3,571
– Holkar Bridge: 18,232
– Bhavli: 822
– Bham: 2,093
– Waghad: 2,564
– Palkhed: 36,358
– N M Weir: 87,549
– Karanjwan: 18,185
– Kadwa: 8,368
– Tisgaon: 310
– Gautami Godavari: 2,016
– Kashypi: 1,280
– Ozarkhed: 4,050
– Punegaon: 3,840
– Mukne: 1,950
– Waki: 1,532

The administration continues to monitor the situation closely and advises residents to stay alert and follow safety guidelines during this period of heavy rainfall and flooding.
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