Alert issued in Nashik as Godavari water level rises

Owing to incessant rains in Nashik region, an alert has been issued for the people residing along Godavari river in the district, officials said.

Heavy rains have led the Irrigation Department to start releasing water from nearby dams on the Godavari river. While 2,582 cusecs water was being released from Gangapur dam last evening, from Darna dam, 14,626 cusecs water was being discharged.

Parts of the districts, including Igatpuri, Trimbakeshwar, Baglan and Malegaon tehsils are experiencing constant rains and the district has recorded 410 mm.