Nashik Plans Inflatable Weir for Kumbh Mela Bathing Water
Water Resources Department proposes inflatable balloon weir at Nandini Ghat to ensure adequate bathing water during Amrut Snan in Nashik's Kumbh Mela 2027.
Water Resources Department proposes inflatable balloon weir at Nandini Ghat to ensure adequate bathing water during Amrut Snan in Nashik's Kumbh Mela 2027.
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