Heavy rains since the beginning of August in parts of Maharashtra, including Kolhapur, Sangli, Thane and Pune have increased water levels in rivers and dams, resulting in a flood situation. In Kolhapur district of Maharashtra due to flood following heavy rainfall in the region, the authorities have decided to shut all schools and college on Thursday. Educational institutions in few tehsils of Pune district and also in tehsils of Sangli district will also remain closed today owing to the flood-like situation. 

According to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). more than 3,000 people in flood-affected Kolhapur district and 2900 people from flood-affected Sangli district have been rescued on Tuesday.