According to the district Collector’s Office, Raigad received an average rainfall of 85.86 mm on Tuesday. The Amba River briefly breached its danger mark, while the Kundalika River exceeded its warning level, prompting area-wide alerts. However, most rivers have since reverted below critical thresholds, enabling restoration of essential connectivity. Traffic flow returned to major routes by evening after initial closures due to waterlogging and fallen trees. Rescue teams cleared a flooded Sangam bridge on the Alibag–Tala road, and water receded from several access points across Mahad, Tala, Roha, and Alibag, allowing vehicular movement to resume before nightfall.
Despite this relief, tragedy struck in Shingarkond village, where a 60 year‑old man was swept away during peak rain and later found deceased. Damage assessments indicate two houses suffered significant structural issues, nine with minor damage, and one household in Ranvali collapsed entirely due to wall failure. Mudslides and fallen trees blocked several rural roads, including the Roha–Bhalgaon stretch. Crews deployed JCBs to clear the Masekhind obstruction, and similar efforts were underway in Warse–Bhuvanewadi, Sudhagad–Pali, and other locales affected by landslides. The Ambenali Ghat road remained closed due to debris-strewn slopes.
In Alibag town, water that flooded shops near the Abewadi–Kolad junction and Nagothane cleared by evening. Meanwhile, in Vahehare, floodwaters across the Nageshwari River receded from the temple bridge area after prompting temporary disruptions. Officials emphasised coordinated monitoring, with district teams and irrigation officials conducting regular river level checks and issuing real-time advisories. “Despite relief, situational awareness must remain high until the entire monsoon period passes,” stated a senior district official, urging residents to avoid low-lying zones.
Experts noted that while the rains caused limited damage this time, recurring disruptions highlight the need for resilient infrastructure. Sustainable riverbank stabilisation, improved drainage, and slope bio‑engineering could reduce landslide risks and protect communities in ecologically sensitive zones. The incident reinforces the ongoing challenge of balancing development with environmental safety. Raigad’s geography—with its complex terrain and monsoon dynamics—requires interventions that combine low-carbon, nature-based solutions with robust planning frameworks.
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