India, June 15 -- Intense rainfall that lashed Pimpri-Chinchwad and nearby areas on Friday caused waterlogging, with residents reporting incidents of tree fall and vehicles being swept away in overflowing streams, said officials.

According to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) officials, six cases of tree fall were recorded in Bhosari, Talawade, Chikhali, and Charholi areas. Five four-wheelers and three two-wheelers swept away in Charholi Gaon near DY Patil Road, said fire brigade officials.

"Residents rescued five to six people trapped in vehicles. Responding to the emergency, the police placed barricades on the affected road at 11pm. The stretch has since been closed to traffic," said Rushikant Chipade, chief fire offic...