Video: 3,000 LPG Cylinders Swept Into Patalganga River After Heavy Rain

Last Updated:July 09, 2026, 08:30 IST

Raigad District Collector Kishan Jawale urged residents not to touch, collect, open or take home cylinders found downstream.

Around 3,000 LPG cylinders, including both filled and empty ones, were swept into the Patalganga River following heavy rainfall at the HPCL Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant in Maharashtra.

A video of the incident shows several red LPG cylinders being carried away by strong currents in the swollen river. The dramatic visuals have surfaced amid intense monsoon rains that have caused flooding, waterlogging and widespread disruption across parts of Maharashtra.

Authorities Warn People Against Touching Washed-Away LPG Cylinders

Raigad District Collector Kishan Jawale urged residents not to touch, collect, open or take home cylinders found downstream, warning that it may not be possible to immediately determine whether they are empty or contain gas. People have been advised to stay away from the cylinders and inform authorities if they spot one.

Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for Mumbai and Thane for July 9, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, moderate rainfall and squally winds. While rainfall intensity is expected to ease compared with the previous spell, residents have been advised to remain cautious amid continued adverse weather conditions.

Flash Flood Risk Flagged For Mumbai And Other Maharashtra Districts

The IMD has also warned of a moderate flash flood risk in parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. The weather department cautioned that surface runoff and inundation could occur in low-lying areas and locations where the soil is already saturated.

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