Three people of the age group between 18-25 were electrocuted near Baba Bhide Bridge on the Mutha River around 3 am while shifting their food cart due to rising water levels.
The incident occurred in Pune’s Deccan Gymkhana area mind heavy rains, as their handcart got submerged, said Pune Police.
Abhishek Ghanekar, Akash Mane and Shiva Parihar, who sold eggs dishes from a roadside handcart were electrocuted while shifting their food stall. They were rushed to a hospital but died during the treatment.
Rains have lashed the Pune city, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a generally cloudy sky and heavy rainfall for Thursday.
The IMD had issued a ‘red alert’ for the foreign due to the expected extremely heavy downpour. Residents have been advised to exercise caution and prepare for severe weather conditions, as the alert indicates a high risk of significant impacts.
Many people have shared visuals of waterlogging and disruptions on X (formerly Twitter), with Punekars reporting heavy rain continuing for several hours.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar reviewed the situation at Pune district headquarters following heavy rains. He discussed relief measures with the District Collector and Disaster Management chief, instructing authorities to assist those affected, particularly in Khadakwasla and Pimpri Chinchwad.
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