Environment · India
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding, Landslides, and Disruptions Across Maharashtra
Several parts of Maharashtra, including Lonavala, Pune, and Mumbai, experienced heavy rainfall leading to significant disruptions. Lonavala recorded 670 mm of rain in 24 hours, while Pune saw landslides that caused fatalities and affected rail traffic. Mumbai's transport services were also impacted. Meanwhile, an AI-assisted forecast system was credited with helping Nashik manage potential disaster.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 9 · Right 3 n = 13
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, NDTV, The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express, The Times of India, The Tribune
- Right (3): Punjab Kesari, Republic World, The Pioneer