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Video Shows Safe Emergency Landing of Helicopter Near Lonavala in Heavy Rain and Fog

Police issued a stay-indoors advisory for Pune due to low visibility from persistent monsoon rain.

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Overview

  • A helicopter carrying two pilots and four passengers conducted an emergency landing in Saltar village near Lonavala on August 15 because of dense fog and heavy rain.
  • Pune rural police said all six on board were unharmed and the aircraft departed again about 15 minutes later.
  • Footage of the landing surfaced on August 19 and spread widely on social media, drawing fresh attention to the earlier incident.
  • Police described the flight as a private charter en route to Mumbai, with the crew choosing to land after losing visibility.
  • City authorities reported widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions, noted Pawana Dam at full capacity with controlled releases, and advised residents to call 112 for emergencies.