Nashik residents flock to Igatpuri, Trimbakeshwar

NASHIK: Residents of Nashik flocked to Igatpuri and Trimbakeshwar talukas to see the waterfalls and dams on Sunday amid rain in the state. People also visited the river bank areas in the city to see the swollen river
The police put up bandobast in various areas in cases there is an untoward incident caused by the heavy rain and also to ensure there is no overcrowding, which can lead to Covid spread.The city police as well as the Igatpurti and Trimbakeshwar police said police personnel were deployed in different areas to keep a check on overcrowding.

Police inspector Samadhan Nagare of the Igatpuri police station said, “People have started coming to see the Bhavali dam from Sunday morning so we have set up bandobast at three different points.”
Meanwhile, police inspector Sandeep Randive of the Trimbakeshwar police station said tourists are coming towards Dugarwadi, Pengalwadi, Bramhagiri hill to see the rain, greenery and the rainwater cascading from the mountains and waterfalls.
“There are strict orders in place by the district administration about the weekend restrictions and there should be no rush at tourists spots. However, people are neglecting the Covid norms. We are taking action against people, wherever possible,” said Randive.
Sham Warule, a tourist near the Someshwar temple said, “Police are not allowing people to see the waterfall following, which we had to return. Nonetheless, I wanted to take my wife and two children for a drive somewhere out of the city to see the greenery. It is good that the police are not allowing people to go near the waterfall as it would not only spread the infection, but an accident can take place due to the slippery area on the river banks.”
Another tourist stopped by the Igatpuri police near Bhavali dam said he and his family did not intend to stop near the dam area and wanted to enjoy the view from their vehicle.
Another tourist, preferring anonymity, said since everything is closed during the weekend restrictions, going for a long drive with family was the only activity they could do.