Raigad: As many as five people have died in the landslides that occurred in Maharashtra's Raigad district caused by incessant rains that battered the region over the last 24 hours. The official statement by the District Collector Nidhi Chaudhary, Raigad reads: "Five people died in Raigad district due to landslides and floods." The official had earlier informed that 15 people have been rescued from the landslides. At least 30 people are still trapped inside, she had said earlier.
Four landslides have been reported in Raigad due to incessant rains, which have led to the roads being blocked. Waterlogged roads delayed rescue operations by National Disaster Response Force, the district collector informed last night.
Further, Raigad Guardian Minister Aditi Tatkare informed that the Maharashtra government has sought assistance from the Central government and Army to rescue the people trapped in Mahad.
Last day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held an emergency meeting to take stock of the flood situation in Ratnagiri and Raigad districts in the state, caused by torrential rains that have battered the region over the past 24 hours. Thackrey directed the Disaster Management units and departments concerned to stay vigilant and start rescue operations immediately, informed the Chief Minister's office.
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