New Delhi: Heavy rain stunning the region of Konkana Maharashtra, and a wide area has been flooded.
Landslides and other rain incidents have caused some deaths in Raigad and elsewhere.
According to the meeting department, heavy rains will continue for the next few days.
News Minister Union Amit Shah spoke with Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray on Friday and took a stock of the situation.
Shah said the center expanded all possible assistance to the Maharashtra government to deal with situations that appeared in the state.
Key Points: Heavy Rain in the Coastal Maharashtrarevereral District including Raigad, Ratnagiri and Satara experienced heavy rain for more than two days.
The water level rose to 3.5 meters in the Chiplun area, 250 kilometers from Mumbai, after 24 hours of rain without interruption which caused the Vashishi River to overflow, soared the road and home.
36 Dead in Landslides in Raigad, PM announced the ex-gratia toll assistance in the incident near Talas Village in Mahad Tehsil is likely to rise, district police have seen three separate landslide incidents.
At least 40 people are reported missing, or allegedly buried in mud.
It is estimated that the portion of 50-60 meters from a hill broke and slid to about three dozen houses below, trapping the majority of victims under large stones, stones and sliding sliding down with full strength.
PM Narendra Modi has announced ex-gratia from RS 2 Lakh each of PMNRF for the next relatives of those who lost their lives because landslides in Raigad.
Rs 50,000 will be given to injured, PMO said.
The prime minister spent the loss of life and hoping for a quick recovery to those who were injured.
NDRF, Army, Navy, the Air Force joined the OperationsTwo team from the National Disaster Response (NDRF) force was rushed to the areas of Ratnagiri Khed and Chiplun to overcome the critical situation and heavy rain.
Two more teams have been mobilized for rescue operations – each one for Khed in Ratnagiri and for Mahad in Raigad – from Pune headquarters.
The Army, the Navy and the Air also joined the rescue effort after heavy rain caused flooding that left thousands of stranded.
The Navy has deployed seven rescue teams equipped with rubber boats, living jackets, and Lifebuoys to affected areas, along with helicopters for airlift marooned residents.
Navy Divers specialists accompany each team.
More than 1,000 people have been saved from the flood area.
IMD problems, the commemoration of the Meteorology department has issued a red warning for several districts in the state, indicating that heavy rains will continue for the next few days.
(With input from agency)
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