Pune Rains: Landslide Hits House In Maval’s Patan Village; Family Feared Trapped Under Debris
Pune Rains: Landslide Hits House In Maval's Patan Village; Family Feared Trapped Under Debris
Pune, July 6, 2026: A house in Patan village of Maval taluka in Pune district was hit by a landslide in the early hours of Monday following incessant heavy rainfall, with an entire family feared trapped beneath the debris.
According to officials from the Pune District Disaster Management Authority, the incident occurred at dawn on July 6 after a portion of a hillside collapsed onto the house.
Soon after the incident, the Maval Tehsildar and local disaster management teams rushed to the spot and launched an emergency rescue operation to search for those believed to be trapped under the rubble.
Considering the seriousness of the situation and the continuing heavy rain, the administration sought assistance from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). A 30-member team from the 5th Battalion, NDRF, Pune, was immediately deployed to the site.
The rescue team, led by Inspector Ravinder under the supervision of Assistant Commandant Chandraketu Sharma, comprises one officer, two senior personnel and 27 trained rescuers. Equipped with specialised search, rescue and life-saving equipment, the team left for Patan village at around 5.30 am.
Rescue operations are currently underway. Officials have not yet confirmed any casualties. However, continuous heavy rainfall and the remote location of the village are posing significant challenges to the ongoing rescue efforts.
