Panchganga river swelling due to heavy rains in Kolhapur, NDRF teams on high alert

In Kolhapur, heavy rains have started to wreak havoc and the water level of the Panchganga river is rising rapidly. The current water level has reached 36 feet and if the rains continue, the danger level of the river is likely to be crossed within a few hours. The warning level of the Panchganga river is set at 39 feet and the danger level is 43 feet.