Between 25–28 September 2019, Pune, India, and its division received a heavy amount of rainfall which caused flash flooding. In addition to people lost to these floods, other rain-related incidents such as collapsed compound walls of buildings have killed at least 21 people.[2][3] Three NDRF teams along with the Army was deployed in the district for rescue operations.[4]
  Pune Pune (Maharashtra)  Pune Pune (India) | |
| Date | 25 September 2019 - 28 September 2019 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 days |
| Location | Pune, India |
| Coordinates | 18°31′29.61″N 73°43′22.36″E / 18.5248917°N 73.7228778°E |
| Type | Flash flood |
| Deaths | 22[1] |
Background
editThe monsoon season in south Asia typically starts around early June each year and brings heavy rainfall and potential flooding to nation. However, the 2019 monsoon season started in late June and has been unusually heavy in terms of rainfall, with a 6.5% increase in rainfall averaged across India. In the Pune district, prior to the flooding, it had received 180% of its annual rainfall for the year due to the monsoon season, and its local Khadakwasla dam along with other three important dams were filled completely.[5]
Flooding
editMore than 16 centimetres (6.3 in) of rain was measured in Pune, Baramati and Pune district between the night of 25 September and the afternoon of 26 September which was the highest rainfall in last 10 years. Coupled with the existing rain from the previous months, flash floods started to occur.[3][6] The flash flooding was caused by short intense periods of rainfall that overwhelmed water runoff systems like nullahs and flooded roads.[7]
The full Khadakwasla dam saw an additional 8.7 centimetres (3.4 in) of rain during this time, leading authorities to release some of the water to overflow into the Mutha River at a rate of 13,891 cubic feet per second (393.3 m3/s) to prevent damage.[8] Similarly, the Nazare Dam near Saswad was also at capacity, and its waters were released at a rate of 85,000 cubic feet per second (2,400 m3/s) into the Karha river late on night of 25 September, inundating areas of Purandar and Baramati.[8]
Relief and rescue
editTwo teams of NDRF were employed in the Pune city and two teams were employed in the Baramati.[9] The flood caused 21 deaths, 5 missing and evacuation of more than 28,000 people living in the city.[4][10][3][11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Pune flood toll rises to 22, five missing". India Today. 29 September 2019.
- ^ "Maharashtra: Seven killed in rain-related incidents in Pune". India Today. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "21 Killed as Heavy Rains Pound Maharashtra; More in Store". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Pune rains: 17 people killed in rain-related mishap, 16,000 rescued; schools, colleges remain shut". Firstpost. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ Yueng, Jessie (27 September 2019). "'Unprecedented' monsoon rains leave 14 people dead in western India". CNN. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ "Pune Rain Highlights: 17 killed after heavy rains, 15,000 relocated from Baramati". The Indian Express. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ "How Pune went under water, vehicles washed away in floods". The Times of India. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- ^ a b Dastane, Sarang (27 September 2019). "Pune rains: Mutha swells as discharge from Khadakwasla rises". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ "Intense rain pounds Pune; 17 killed, nearly 16,000 rescued". The Economic Times. 26 September 2019. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ Nambiar, Nisha (26 September 2019). "Pune Flood: Rain fury kills 12 in Pune; 28,000 people evacuated". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 September 2019.
- ^ "Pune flood toll rises to 21, five still missing; nullahs, rivers overflow and walls collapse due to heavy rains". Firstpost. Retrieved 28 September 2019.