The number of victims of torrential rains in the western Indian state of Maharashtra in the last 48 hours due to landslides and landslides is 129 people. More than 80 people are unaccounted for, The Times of India reported, quoted by the Agency.Focus“.
Heavy rains since the last two days have caused massive floods in Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara districts.#MaharashtraRains #Maharashtra https://t.co/UEGWwo4g0l
— India TV (@indiatvnews) July 23, 2021
The publication reports that dozens of cases of landslides, building collapses and other incidents following torrential rains affecting the west coast of India have been reported in the state. The areas of Raigad, Ratnagiri, Satara, as well as the state capital, the metropolis of Mumbai, are affected.
Exclusive: Visuals of devastation in Konkan, Maharashtra due to flood, landslide, rains #AajKiBaat @RajatSharmaLive pic.twitter.com/qCnzK3uMqj
— India TV (@indiatvnews) July 23, 2021
According to experts, such heavy monsoon rains have not been seen in the state for about 40 years. According to the DigiWorld news portal, some areas of Maharashtra received between 400 and 600 liters per square meter of rainfall per day.
Army mobilises Flood Relief Columns to Ratnagiri. 14 task forces comprising of troops from Aundh Military Station & Engineer Task Force BEG Centre Pune mobilised to assist civil administration for rescue, relief & medical aid. #MaharashtraRains https://t.co/niZZSPLOo3
— India TV (@indiatvnews) July 23, 2021
Rescue operations are underway in disaster areas. The country’s western naval command has mobilized rescue teams and deployed military helicopters to help the civilian administration.
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At least 112 people have died in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, authorities said on Friday, after torrential monsoon rains caused landslides and flooded low-lying areas, cutting off hundreds of villages. https://t.co/wkYM6DfsGO
— Reuters Science News (@ReutersScience) July 23, 2021
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