The Maharashtra Government has requested the Karnataka Government to increase the water discharge from Almatti dam beyond 2 lakh cusecs for flood management in Western part of Maharashtra.
Jayant Patil said, the situation in Sangli, Satara and Kolhapur cities in western Maharashtra was “very alarming”.
Patil said people should move with their family members and animals, and reassured that the state administration would provide shelter houses and essentials to cope with the crisis.
Patil warned that the discharge from Koyna and Warna river will lead to floods in nearby villages.
“The NDRF team is on ground. They are doing their best to reach out to people,” Patil said.
“Don’t wait for rescue teams. Start the relocation of people living in the danger zone immediately. The administration should keep in mind that the situation could become worse in the next 24 to 48 hours if the rains continue,” Patil said.
