On Sunday afternoon, five people, including four children and a woman, drowned in a body of water close to Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, causing tragedy to strike during a family trip. The victims, a family from Hadapsar, Pune, were at the well-known tourist location when the tragedy happened.
About 3:30 pm, the family party of 17–18 members—Yunus Khan and Liyaqat Ansari—arrived at the waterfall behind Bhushi Dam. The trip, which was supposed to be happy, took a disastrous turn when the unceasing rain caused the water levels to suddenly rise. Ten family members were trapped by strong water streams caused by the sudden rise in water levels, forcing them to engage in a desperate fight for survival. Five of them made it out, but the other five were carried off by the wind.
The deceased’s identities as Sahista Liyaqat Ansari (36), Amima Adil Ansari (13), and Umera alias Salman Adil Ansari (8) were verified by the local police. Adnan Shabat Ansari (4) and Mariya Ansari (9), who went missing owing to severe downpours and fading sunshine, will be the focus of search activities that will continue on Monday morning.Particularly in the monsoon season, the Bhushi Dam area is a well-liked tourist destination because to its scenic surroundings. However, abrupt and deadly water surges can result from the combination of severe rainfall and the dam’s water management system. The risks involved with visiting such locations during the rainy season are highlighted by this incident.
The moment emergency services arrived on the scene, work to retrieve the dead got underway. Three people’s bodies were recovered by officials in spite of the difficult weather. With the expectations that improved weather will facilitate the rescue operations, the hunt for the two surviving victims will go on.This tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the need to exercise caution and the unpredictability of water bodies during monsoon seasons. The missing people’s recovery and the assistance of the bereaved family are the top priorities for the local police and emergency services. The Ansari family is in the community’s thoughts and prayers during this terrible time as they wait for the search to be over and process their tremendous loss.
On Sunday afternoon, five people, including four children and a woman, drowned in a body of water close to Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, causing tragedy to strike during a family trip. The victims, a family from Hadapsar, Pune, were at the well-known tourist location when the tragedy happened.
About 3:30 pm, the family party of 17–18 members—Yunus Khan and Liyaqat Ansari—arrived at the waterfall behind Bhushi Dam. The trip, which was supposed to be happy, took a disastrous turn when the unceasing rain caused the water levels to suddenly rise. Ten family members were trapped by strong water streams caused by the sudden rise in water levels, forcing them to engage in a desperate fight for survival. Five of them made it out, but the other five were carried off by the wind.
The deceased’s identities as Sahista Liyaqat Ansari (36), Amima Adil Ansari (13), and Umera alias Salman Adil Ansari (8) were verified by the local police. Adnan Shabat Ansari (4) and Mariya Ansari (9), who went missing owing to severe downpours and fading sunshine, will be the focus of search activities that will continue on Monday morning.Particularly in the monsoon season, the Bhushi Dam area is a well-liked tourist destination because to its scenic surroundings. However, abrupt and deadly water surges can result from the combination of severe rainfall and the dam’s water management system. The risks involved with visiting such locations during the rainy season are highlighted by this incident.
The moment emergency services arrived on the scene, work to retrieve the dead got underway. Three people’s bodies were recovered by officials in spite of the difficult weather. With the expectations that improved weather will facilitate the rescue operations, the hunt for the two surviving victims will go on.This tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the need to exercise caution and the unpredictability of water bodies during monsoon seasons. The missing people’s recovery and the assistance of the bereaved family are the top priorities for the local police and emergency services. The Ansari family is in the community’s thoughts and prayers during this terrible time as they wait for the search to be over and process their tremendous loss.