Bhubaneswar, July 9 -- Relentless rainfall has continued to wreak havoc across parts of Maharashtra, with rising rivers and widespread flooding disrupting daily life. Amid the worsening situation, a major industrial incident has added to the concerns after thousands of LPG cylinders were swept away by floodwaters in Raigad district.

Authorities have now issued an urgent warning, asking residents to stay away from any cylinders they may spot in or near the river.

The incident took place at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) bottling plant in Chavane village of Panvel taluka. As the Patalganga River overflowed following continuous heavy rain in Khalapur taluka, powerful currents carried away nearly 3,000 filled and empty g...