India, Aug. 21 -- Torrential rain combined with the release of water from Pavana and Mulshi dams has led to a flood like situation in several parts of Pimpri-Chinchwad. According to officials, the civic body has evacuated 1,127 residents from 340 families as a precautionary measure.

Till Wednesday morning, the water discharge from the Mulshi dam was increased by 10,000 cusecs, with collective outflow from the Pavana and Mulshi dams reaching 50,000 cusecs in the wake of heavy rain in catchment areas.

From Tuesday to 5 pm on Wednesday, these families were shifted to municipal relief centres, where arrangements for food, drinking water, medical assistance, and other essential facilities have been made, said officials.

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