KOLHAPUR: The Panchganga river level in Kolhapur district increased by two feet in just 24 hours following incessant rain in the ghat areas and light to moderate rainfall in the free catchment areas of the waterbody.
On Sunday, the river attained a level of 15 feet at Rajaram barrage near Kasba Bawda in Kolhapur city. The level was 13 feet on Saturday. The flood alert level at Rajaram barrage is 39 feet, while the danger mark is 43 feet.