Kolhapur District Relocates Thousands Due to Rising Floodwaters

The Kolhapur District Administration has relocated 5,849 people from flood-affected areas as the Panchaganga River flows above danger levels. Key affected villages include Chikhli, Ambewadi Bhamate, and Haldi. A total of 54 roads are closed, and no casualties have been reported. The relief efforts continue as more water is released from local dams.

The Kolhapur District Administration has relocated 5,849 people from 1,379 families affected by ongoing floods. Out of these, 5,116 people are from the worst-hit Karveer Tahsil, as the Panchaganga River surpasses the danger mark.

In its daily report, the Disaster Management of Kolhapur District Administration stated that the river's danger level is 43 feet, but it has surged past 46 feet as of 11 pm on July 26. Relocation efforts are focused on the hardest-hit villages in Karveer Tahsil, including Chikhli, Ambewadi Bhamate, and Haldi.

A total of 54 roads, including 10 state highways, are closed due to flooding, while over 200 houses have suffered partial damage. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. On July 26, the district recorded 68 mm of rainfall.

The district's four major dams—Radhanagari, Dudhganga, Warna, and Tulasi—are releasing significant volumes of water to manage levels. Specifically, 1,00,68 cusecs were released from Radhanagari, 1,01,17 cusecs from Warna, and 1000 cusecs from Dudhganga.

District Guardian Minister Hasan Mushrif led a review meeting with senior officials, urging them to offer maximum support to affected residents. He appealed for public cooperation in the relocation process, assuring that arrangements are in place. Mushrif confirmed that an NDRF team is on site, with additional support en route.