Maharashtra's Rain Soaked Mayhem: A Wake Up Call for Urban Planning The recent downpour that has battered parts of Maharashtra, particularly the Western Ghats region, highlights the fragility of the state's infrastructure and the consequences of neglecting urban planning.
Heavy rainfall totals in areas like Mahabaleshwar (403mm in 24 hours) and Dawdi (688mm in 24 hours) have pushed several rivers above warning and danger levels, causing widespread disruption to transportation networks.
The Mumbai Pune Expressway has been severely impacted by landslides and mudslides that have blocked key sections of the highway.