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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Maharashtra floods sweep away 3,000 LPG cylinders; people loot them after DM says 'don't touch or collect'

Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra's Raigad district flooded the HPCL Patalganga LPG Bottling Plant, sweeping nearly 3,000 LPG cylinders into the Patalganga River, prompting authorities to issue a public safety advisory.

According to officials, around 3,000 LPG cylinders, including both filled and empty cylinders, were carried away by strong floodwaters after the plant was inundated. The incident occurred amid intense rainfall that has triggered flooding in several parts of the district.

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