Around 3,000 LPG cylinders were swept away by floodwaters from a Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) bottling plant in Maharashtra’s Raigad district. The incident occurred after heavy rainfall caused the plant’s protective wall to collapse, allowing floodwater to enter the facility. Videos circulating on social media showed the cylinders floating down the Patalganga River.

Authorities fear that some of the cylinders may still contain gas, posing a potential safety hazard. Raigad District Collector Kishan Jawale urged residents to hand over any recovered cylinders to local authorities or HPCL offices instead of attempting to use or store them. He warned that it is unclear whether the cylinders are safe or contain gas, and handling them could be dangerous.

Continuous heavy rainfall over the past week has triggered flooding across several parts of Maharashtra, with Raigad among the worst affected districts. Local rivers are flowing above danger levels, and the administration is monitoring the situation while advising residents to remain cautious.