3 Killed, More Than 120 Evacuated In 24 Hours As Rains Hit Parts Of Maharashtra
Three people have died and more than 120 were evacuated amid heavy rains in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours, the State Disaster Management Department said on Tuesday.
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Floodwaters inundated low-lying areas as rivers overflowed, severely disrupting daily activities. (File)
Mumbai:
According to the State Disaster Management Department on Tuesday, heavy rainfall across Maharashtra has claimed three lives and necessitated the evacuation of over 120 people within the past 24 hours.
The release stated that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and additional rescue teams conducted evacuation operations in districts affected by the downpour.
Five of Marathwada's eight districts experienced intense rainfall on Monday, with Beed recording the highest precipitation at 143.7 mm, followed by Nanded with 131.6 mm and Jalna with 121.4 mm during the 24-hour period ending Tuesday morning.
Swollen rivers and flooded low-lying areas disrupted normal activities, with Beed and Ahilyanagar suffering the most severe impact.
Officials confirmed that rescue and relief efforts were implemented in these regions, successfully evacuating more than 120 people to safety.
The NDRF has positioned 12 teams throughout the state to support local authorities with evacuation procedures and emergency assistance. State agencies, district administrations, fire brigades, police units, and community volunteers have also been mobilized.
The department's release reported two fatalities from rain-related incidents in Beed district and one death in Nagpur during the past 24 hours.
An official noted that at least 41 revenue circles across Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, and Nanded registered rainfall exceeding 65 mm on Monday.
In conversation with PTI, Beed Resident Deputy Collector Shiv Kumar Swami mentioned that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who serves as the district guardian minister, conducted a meeting to assess the situation, and damage evaluation will commence soon.
He added that while the NDRF remains deployed in Beed, the Indian Army unit has been withdrawn.
Officials reported that 3.42 lakh cusecs of water are currently being released from 11 major irrigation projects throughout Marathwada.
Authorities are closely monitoring dams, rivers, and vulnerable villages, with warnings issued across parts of Marathwada and Vidarbha as monsoon conditions persist.