The ongoing heavy monsoon rains has become a real-time test of preparations for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027, with officials carrying out detailed inspections across Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. As the 2027 Kumbh Mela is expected to take place during the monsoon season, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) is using the current heavy rainfall to assess how infrastructure performs under challenging weather conditions. On Tuesday, NTKMA Commissioner Shekhar Singh led an inspection of important locations in Trimbakeshwar. He was joined by Additional Commissioner Kamlakar Randive, Deputy Collector Minakshi Rathod, Chief Officer Amol Chaudhari, Trimbak Municipal Council Chief Officer Govind Jadhav, and other senior officials. The team visited the proposed Sadhugram, ghat areas and other important sites linked to the Kumbh Mela. Focus on drainage and flood management Officials examined several areas vulnerable to heavy rainfall, including: – Low-lying locations prone to waterlogging – Natural stormwater flow – Drainage efficiency – Flood resilience of the proposed Sadhugram The team also reviewed whether additional drainage systems, pumping stations and ground-level improvements would be needed before the 2027 …