The Economic Times

Approximately three thousand gas cylinders were swept into the Patalganga river from an HPCL plant in Raigad

Torrential rains caused severe flooding in Raigad's Khalapur area, leading to an industrial emergency. Approximately three thousand gas cylinders were swept into the Patalganga river from an HPCL plant. The strong river currents carried both filled and empty cylinders into the water. District collector Kishan Jawale issued a serious warning to residents along the riverbanks. He advised people not to touch or move any spotted gas cylinders for safety.