On Cam: Tourists & Trekkers Stranded At Raigad Fort By Heavy Rains Rescued

In a video that is going viral, the stranded tourists can be seen climbing down the fort, supporting each other, and using the fort walls for stability.

A viral video shows tourists climbing down the fort, supporting each other, and using the walls for stability at the Raigad hill fort near Mumbai. (Source: X/@MihirkJha)

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Heavy rains in the Konkan region of Maharashtra left several tourists and trekkers stranded at the Raigad Fort near Mumbai on Sunday, before they were rescued by the administration. The public is now barred from entering the fort until July 31. In a video that is going viral, the stranded tourists can be seen climbing down the fort, supporting each other, and using the fort walls for stability. Raigad police and district administration teams were dispatched to evacuate the stranded individuals.

India Today reported that it began raining around 3.30-4 pm on Sunday, and the rain intensified significantly, particularly around Raigad Fort. Other areas in Mahad taluka, the report said, experienced normal rainfall. 

Despite the IMD warning of heavy rain, people went to see Raigad Fort. If something happens to these people, they'll blame Govt & demand compensation #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/APbrYXMtTC

— Mihir Jha (@MihirkJha) July 8, 2024

Republic World quoted a police official as saying that "there was no cloud burst, but there is heavy rainfall in the area". He said the Raigad Fort is closed to visitors and hikers until July 31 due to the intense rain. 

Heavy Rain In Maharashtra

Heavy rains have severely disrupted life in Maharashtra capital Mumbai and other areas, leading to the cancellation of over 50 flights. Local train services on Central Railway routes were suspended for more than two hours due to damage to the overhead equipment between two stations.

"Suburban services on both the main and harbour lines are running now. The trains are, however, 25 to 30 minutes late," Central Railway chief spokesperson Swapnil Nila said, as reported by Republic World.

He said suburban services on both the main and harbour line corridors were suspended at multiple locations for 10 to 15 minutes during the storm as a precaution to prevent the train pantograph from becoming entangled with the overhead wires.