Theft of fishing nets in Revdanda

Revdanda (Informer): The fishing nets and eyes from the godown of Chandrakant Balakawade in Korlai in Murud-Janjira taluk have been stolen. In this matter, Chandrakant has complained to the Revdanda police station that Kamalakar Dhide (Rest. Dighi, Dist. Srivardhan), who works for him, has stolen these items worth Rs. 50 thousand 500. Police Inspector Sunil Jaitapurkar is conducting further investigation.

Alibaug: Fishermen recently found a 22 kg 'Pakat' fish off the beach here. (Photo: Sameer Malode)

Heavy rains kill fishermen, farmers are worried

Highest rainfall recorded in Rohan taluka; off fishing

Morning news service

Alibaug, .22 : Due to heavy rain warning given by Meteorological Department, the farmers and fishermen are worried. On Monday evening, due to a sudden change in the weather, heavy rain started with lightning. Roha taluka recorded 65 mm of heavy rain overnight in the district..

The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall at Ghat Matha; Its effect was visible throughout the day on Tuesday. It was raining in Mangaon, Roha, Karjat, Poladpur taluks since morning. In the evening, the speed of rain increased. The Disaster Management Room of the Collectorate has appealed to the citizens to be careful during heavy rains accompanied by lightning. Due to this, the fishermen of Sakhar-Akshi, Saswane, Navgaon in Alibaug taluk also avoided going for fishing in the sea on Tuesday..

The impact of changing climate will be felt more in Raigad, Ratnamiri, Sindhudurg districts. As the forecast is from Meteorological Department, fishermen are taking support from the nearest port. No untoward incident happened anywhere during the heavy rains that have been falling since Monday evening..