PM Modi's Pune visit cancelled due to heavy rains
Modi's visit to Maharashtra's Pune on Thursday has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall in the region. He was to visit the city to inaugurate the much-anticipated underground Metro corridor linking Civil Court to Swargate. He was also lay foundation stone for the extension of the metro line from Swargate to Katraj.
Further, Modi lay the foundation stone for a memorial at Bhide Wada, the historic site where Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule established India's first school for girls. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to honoring significant milestones in India's educational history.
Pune rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for Pune on Thursday. Surrounding areas including Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Dhule, and Nandurbar have also been issued an orange alert. District Collector Suhas Diwase announced a public holiday for all schools and colleges in Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad.
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