Hundreds of people have been shifted to safer places in Nanded city of Maharashtra after several low-lying areas were inundated following heavy rains in the last few days, with Godavari and Asna rivers flowing above the danger mark, officials said on Wednesday, reported the PTI.

For the first time in 25 years, all 16 gates of the Vishnupuri dam -- a major source of drinking water for Nanded -- have been opened due to the rising inflow.