Severe Rainfall in Maharashtra Claims Eight Lives

Maharashtra is grappling with severe rainfall that has tragically claimed eight lives, mostly due to lightning strikes. The meteorological department has issued alerts for various districts, prompting the deployment of disaster response teams for rescue efforts. Ratnagiri recorded the highest rainfall, raising concerns about rising river levels that could threaten nearby villages. This situation highlights the urgent need for safety measures during extreme weather conditions. Read on to learn more about the impact of this weather event and the ongoing response efforts.
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Severe Rainfall in Maharashtra Claims Eight Lives

Tragic Impact of Heavy Rainfall

On Sunday, heavy rainfall across various regions of Maharashtra resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, primarily due to lightning strikes, as reported by officials.


The meteorological department has issued a 'Red Alert' for coastal districts such as Ratnagiri and Raigad, while an 'Orange Alert' has been declared for Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Pune, Satara, and Kolhapur.


Teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) have been deployed for rescue and relief operations.


According to the state disaster management department, Ratnagiri recorded the highest rainfall of 88.1 mm in the last 24 hours up to 11 AM, followed by Raigad with 65.3 mm, Sindhudurg with 43.8 mm, Thane with 29.6 mm, and Yavatmal with 27.5 mm.


Officials confirmed that eight fatalities occurred in different parts of the state, with ten others sustaining injuries. The incidents were reported in Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Dhule, Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Nandurbar, and Amravati, with most deaths attributed to lightning.


In the Konkan region, the Jagbudi River in Ratnagiri is flowing above the warning level. The disaster management report indicates that if water levels continue to rise, villages along the riverbanks, including Khed, Alsure, Chinchghar, and Prabhuwadi, may be at risk.


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