New Delhi, Aug. 20 -- As heavy rains have continued to lash Maharashtra's Pune over the last two days, causing a flood alert in the lower-lying areas around the Mutha River, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation said they have evacuated nearly 950 citizens to safe shelters.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Thane, Ghats of Nasik, Pune and Satara.

Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas led to the discharge of water from Khadakwasla dam, prompting the authorities to alert localities around the Mutha River. Morya Gosavi Temple, located in Pimpri-Chinchwad, has been inundated by flood waters.

In an X post, Shekhar Singh, the PCMC Commissioner, said, "Over the past 24 hours, our teams at Pimpri Chinchw...