MAHARASHTRA: PUNE MAN JUMPS INTO WATERFALL, SWEPT AWAY BY STRONG CURRENTS | WATCH

Maharashtra: A man went missing after he jumped into a waterfall and was swept away by the strong water currents in Pune’s Tamhini Ghat. This incident comes just a day after five people of a family were swept away in a swollen waterfall in Lonavala. The body of the man, identified as Swapnil Dhawde, has been recovered.

The man, who was reportedly a trek leader, was out on a trek with 20 people, including his friends and family at the popular picnic spot. There, he decided to dive into the waterfall, confident that he could swim back. However, he was swept away by the strong currents of the waterfall.

The man's 10-year-old daughter was recording her father’s actions that turned tragic. In the video, the man can be seen taking a dive into the waterfall swollen with gushing water. He then tries to swim back to the surface but struggles a bit, looking for something to hold on to. As he finally holds on to a rock at the edge of the waterfall, the rushing water sweeps him away downstream.

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Yesterday, a video of a family swept away in a raging waterfall in Lonavala surfaced. Seven members of that family, including children, were stranded in the middle of the raging waterfall, clinging on to each other, before being carried away by the strong flow of the water. Only two of them managed to swim back. Bodies of all the five people have been recovered. Search and rescue operation called off, said Suhas Jagtap, Senior Police Inspector, Pune Rural Police on Monday.

Pune Weekly Weather Forecast

Pune's weather forecast predicts generally cloudy skies with moderate rain from June 28 to July 2, with temperatures ranging from 21 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius. On July 3 and 4, the city will continue to experience rain, with temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius. Residents are advised to prepare for consistent rainfall throughout this period.

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Despite an orange alert for June 25 and 26, Pune received minimal rainfall, while the nearby ghat areas saw increased rainfall over the past 48 hours. The city itself has remained mostly dry for the past two weeks.

IMD's yellow alert serves as a warning to residents and authorities to prepare for expected rainfall, as moderate rains could impact daily activities and local infrastructure. Residents are encouraged to stay informed with weather updates and follow safety guidelines during this period.