PM Modi's Pune visit cancelled due to heavy rains

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Maharashtra's Pune on Thursday has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall in the region. He was to visit the city to inaugurate the much-anticipated underground Metro corridor linking Civil Court to Swargate. He was also lay foundation stone for the extension of the metro line from Swargate to Katraj.


Further, Modi lay the foundation stone for a memorial at Bhide Wada, the historic site where Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule established India's first school for girls. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to honoring significant milestones in India's educational history.

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Pune rains

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for Pune on Thursday. Surrounding areas including Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Dhule, and Nandurbar have also been issued an orange alert. District Collector Suhas Diwase announced a public holiday for all schools and colleges in Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad.



Several parts of Maharashtra witnessed severe waterlogging due to heavy rains. Train, bus and flight services were affected in Mumbai and Pune following the downpour. Train and bus services were restored on Thursday morning as the water has receded in many parts.