Panchaganga in spate for the 5th time in Kolhapur

Kolhapur, Sep 22 (UNI) Panchaganga river is in spate today following last two days of incessant rains in this district.

The river for the fifth time in the current monsoon, is overflowing at the Rajaram weir near city's suburb Kasaba Bavada.

The Highest rainfall of 182 mm was recorded in Gaganbavada Tehsil of this district, followed by Radhanagari 90 mm, Panchala 82 mm and Shahuwadi 78 mm during the last 24 hours ending this morning, district administration informed.

However, rains have abated to some extent since late this afternoon.

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