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Heavy rains wash 3,000 LPG cylinders into Patalganga river in Raigad of ...
Heavy rains wash 3,000 LPG cylinders into Patalganga river in Raigad of ...
Around 3,000 LPG cylinders, including both filled and empty ones, were swept into the Patalganga river after heavy rain inundated the HPCL Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant in Maharashtra's Raigad district, prompting the administration to warn residents against handling any cylinders found downstream.
The incident occurred at the HPCL Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant, located at Plot No. E-1/7 in MIDC Chavane, Panvel taluka, after heavy rainfall caused floodwaters to wash away the cylinders from the facility.
Raigad District Collector Kishan Jawale urged people not to pick up or take home any cylinders that may have drifted ashore.
"There is no guarantee whether the cylinders washed into the river contain gas or whether they are in a safe condition. Picking them up, opening them or taking them home out of curiosity or for use could be extremely dangerous," the collector said.
He appealed to residents not to take any risks and to immediately inform the authorities if they spot any LPG cylinders in or around the river.
Officials are assessing the situation and efforts are underway to trace and recover the cyli…
3,000 LPG Cylinders Washed Away by Floodwaters In Maharashtra's Raigad ...
3,000 LPG Cylinders Washed Away by Floodwaters In Maharashtra's Raigad ...
Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district swept away around 3,000 LPG cylinders from an HPCL bottling plant in Khalapur, with several of them later seen floating in the Patalganga River. The incident has prompted authorities to urge residents not to keep any recovered cylinders and instead return them to officials.
According to preliminary information, the cylinders belonged to the HPCL LPG Bottling Plant located at Plot No. E-1/7, Additional MIDC, Chawane, in Khalapur taluka. Floodwaters triggered by extremely heavy rainfall inundated the facility and carried the cylinders into the Patalganga River.
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Videos circulating on social media showed numerous LPG cylinders drifting downstream, while reports suggested that some local residents collected cylinders that had washed ashore.
In response, the Raigad District Collector appealed to the public to return any recovered cylinders to the ne…
Raigad: 3,000 HPCL gas cylinders swept away into Patalganga river amid heavy floods; admin issues high alert
Raigad: 3,000 HPCL gas cylinders swept away into Patalganga river amid heavy floods; admin issues high alert
The incident occurred at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) bottling plant located in Chavane, Panvel taluka
Watch: Nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders swept into river after heavy rain at ...
Watch: Nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders swept into river after heavy rain at ...
Torrential monsoon rain caused an unusual and alarming scene in Maharashtra's Raigad district, where nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders, both filled and empty, were swept into the Patalganga River after floodwaters entered the HPCL Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant.
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Videos shared on social media show hundreds of bright red cylinders floating downstream as the swollen river surged through the facility. While some locals were seen trying to retrieve the cylinders from the river, authorities have strongly advised people to stay away because it is impossible to tell which cylinders still contain LPG.
Authorities urge people to stay away from cylinders
Raigad District Collector Kishan Jawale appealed to residents not to touch or collect any cylinders found along the river or nearby areas.
"People should not touch, collect, open or take home any cylinders found in the river or nearby areas, as it may not be immediately clear whether they are empty or contain LPG," Jawale said.
He urged people to immediately i…
3,000 LPG cylinders swept into Maharashtra river after heavy rain ...
3,000 LPG cylinders swept into Maharashtra river after heavy rain ...
Apart from leaving a trail of death and destruction, heavy monsoon rain triggered an unusual incident in Maharashtra’s Raigad district after floodwaters washed away nearly 3,000 filled and empty LPG cylinders from a bottling plant.
The cylinders were swept into the Patalganga River Wednesday when a water channel running through the Rasayani industrial area overflowed followingincessant rain.
Videos circulating on social media show hundreds of red LPG cylinders drifting rapidly downstream in the swollen river, highlighting the scale of the flooding that has affected several parts of the state.
महाराष्ट्र के रायगढ़ में भारी बारिश से LPG बॉटलिंग प्लांट में बाढ़ आ गई। करीब 3 हजार गैस सिलेंडर पातालगंगा नदी में बह गए।pic.twitter.com/lTnSeLwpJG
— Sachin Gupta (@Sachingupta)July 9, 2026
According to a report by The Times of India, authorities have recovered around 1,000 cylinders, while efforts are underway to trace and recover the remaining ones.
With many cylinders still believed to be floating in the river or washed ashore in nearby areas, the district administration has urged residents not to touch or keep the…
Watch: Heavy rain sends 3,000 LPG cylinders floating down river in Maharashtra's Raigad
Watch: Heavy rain sends 3,000 LPG cylinders floating down river in Maharashtra's Raigad
Heavy rain caused flooding in Raigad's Rasayani industrial area on Wednesday. Around three thousand LPG cylinders were swept into the Patalganga river. Authorities have retrieved approximately one thousand of these lost cylinders. The district administration requested residents to return any found cylinders. Sudden flooding was identified as the cause of this incident.
Maharashtra floods sweep away 3,000 LPG cylinders; people loot them ...
Maharashtra floods sweep away 3,000 LPG cylinders; people loot them ...
Raigad District Collector Kishan Jawale had urged residents not to touch, collect or attempt to use any cylinders that may have been washed ashore or seen floating in the river.
Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district flooded the HPCL
Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant
, sweeping nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders into the Patalganga River, prompting authorities to issue a public safety advisory.
According to officials, around 3,000 LPG cylinders, including both filled and empty cylinders, were carried away by strong floodwaters after the plant was inundated. The incident occurred amid intense rainfall that has triggered flooding in several parts of the district.
According to India Today, Raigad District Collector Kishan Jawale had urged residents not to touch, collect or attempt to use any cylinders that may have been washed ashore or seen floating in the river.
"There is no guarantee whether the cylinders carried away by the river contain gas or are in a safe condition. Picking them up out of curiosity or for personal use, opening them, or taking them home could be extremely dangerous. Citizens should not put the…
Raigad floods sweep away around 3,000 LPG cylinders from HPCL bottling ...
Raigad floods sweep away around 3,000 LPG cylinders from HPCL bottling ...
Around 3,000 LPG cylinders were washed away by floodwaters after a protective wall at the HPCL Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant in Maharashtra's Raigad district collapsed during heavy rain, prompting authorities to issue a public safety advisory.
Dramatic videos shared on social media showed hundreds of gas cylinders floating down the swollen Patalganga River, attracting crowds of onlookers who gathered on a nearby bridge to watch the unusual scene.
Officials said incessant rainfall caused the plant's boundary wall to collapse, allowing floodwaters to inundate the facility. The strong current swept thousands ofLPG cylindersinto the Patalganga River and the adjoining Kharpada Creek.
The district administration warned that some of the cylinders could still contain LPG and urged members of the public not to touch, collect or attempt to use any cylinder found in the river or washed ashore.
Raigad Collector Kishan Javle appealed to residents to immediately inform the authorities if they spotted any cylinders or hand them over at designated collection points.
Recovered cylinders can be deposited at the HPCL bot…
Floodwaters Sweep Away Thousands Of HP Gas Cylinder's In Raigad
Floodwaters Sweep Away Thousands Of HP Gas Cylinder's In Raigad
Raigad: Thousands of LPG cylinders belonging to an HP Gas bottling plant were swept away after heavy rainfall triggered flooding in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, raising safety concerns and prompting authorities to begin recovery efforts.
The incident occurred in the Rasayani Industrial area, where an overflowing flood channel inundated the HP Gas bottling facility. Officials said nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders, including both filled and empty units, were carried away by the strong floodwaters into the Patalganga river. No casualities or injuries were reported immediately, but authorities have launched an operation to locate and recover the drifting cylinders.
Videos showing dozens of gas cylinders floating downstream quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread public attention and concern over potential risks. Officials are monitoring the situation closely and assessing whether any of the cylinders pose a danger to nearby communities or river traffic.
The flooding followed intense rainfall across parts of Raigad, where water levels in local rivers and drainage channels rose rapidly, affecting several low-lyin…
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2×cross-perspective · 2Approximately 3,000 LPG/HPCL gas cylinders were swept into the Patalganga river in Raigad district.
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hindu“Raigad: 3,000 HPCL gas cylinders swept away into Patalganga river amid heavy floods”
timesofindia“Around three thousand LPG cylinders were swept into the Patalganga river.”
indiatoday.in“Around 3,000 LPG cylinders, including both filled and empty ones, were swept into the Patalganga river after heavy rain inundated the HPCL Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant in Maharashtra's Raigad district, prompting the administration to warn residents against handling any cylinders found downstream.”
2×cross-perspective · 2The incident occurred at the HPCL bottling plant in Chavane, Panvel taluka, Raigad district.
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hindu“The incident occurred at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) bottling plant located in Chavane, Panvel taluka”
indiatoday.in“The incident occurred at the HPCL Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant, located at Plot No. E-1/7 in MIDC Chavane, Panvel taluka”
2×broadly confirmedThe district administration warned residents not to pick up, handle, or take home any cylinders found downstream and to report them.
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timesofindia“The district administration requested residents to return any found cylinders.”
indiatoday.in“prompting the administration to warn residents against handling any cylinders found downstream.”
1×cross-perspective · 2Heavy rain caused flooding that swept the cylinders into the river.
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hindu“Raigad: 3,000 HPCL gas cylinders swept away into Patalganga river amid heavy floods”
timesofindia“Heavy rain caused flooding in Raigad's Rasayani industrial area on Wednesday.”
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Authorities have retrieved approximately one thousand of the lost cylinders.
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The administration issued a high alert.
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The collector said there is no guarantee whether the cylinders contain gas or are safe, and that picking them up could be extremely dangerous.
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Heavy rain caused flooding in Raigad's Rasayani industrial area on Wednesday.
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