Jalgaon: Mayor Deepmala Kale Leads Six-Hour Ground Inspection As Heavy Rain Triggers Flood-Like Situation

Mayor Deepmala Kale led a six-hour ground inspection in Jalgaon amid flood-like conditions from heavy rain.

Waterlogging affected localities including Navipeth, Supreme Colony, Prabhat Colony Chowk, Ajanta Chowk, BJ Market, and Gandhi Market, with water entering basement shops.

Kale directed removal of encroachments covering drains at Ajanta Chowk and desilting of drains to improve drainage.

In Gandhi Market, she ordered Fire Brigade pumps to remove water from shops and fined vendors for dumping garbage blocking drains.

Rescue operations saved five children and three women in Batsar village; advisories warn against approaching dams and waterfalls.