Weather: 18 NDRF teams deployed in Maharashtra after devastation all around by heavy rains

The adverse weather has also resulted in the deaths of eight animals across the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

Mumbai: Heavy pre-monsoon rains have wreaked havoc across Maharashtra in recent days, causing extensive damage to agriculture and property.

According to official reports on Wednesday, standing crops, vegetables, and orchards spanning approximately 35,000 hectares have been affected.

Severe Destruction
Additionally, numerous homes, cattle sheds, and warehouses have suffered severe damage.

Tragically, eight people have lost their lives and two others have been injured in incidents attributed to lightning strikes, drowning, house collapses, and falling trees.

The adverse weather has also resulted in the deaths of eight animals across the state.

Halt To Presowing Activities
Farmers have also said the ongoing rainfall has put a halt to pre-sowing activities, especially for cotton and soyabean.

Due to the development of a low pressure over the Arabian Sea, the state has been reporting incessant rains over the last 72-48 hours.

Authorities have assured that all affected families will receive financial assistance in accordance with the guidelines of the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF).

Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has directed officials to conduct comprehensive surveys (panchnamas) of the damages, ensuring timely relief from the NDRF.

In anticipation of further emergencies, 18 teams of the National Disaster Response Force have been strategically deployed throughout Maharashtra.

Three Teams AT Mumbai
Three teams are stationed in Mumbai, with additional units in Palghar, Nagpur, Pune, Raigad, Thane, Ratnagiri, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Sindhudurg.

The State Disaster Response Force has also mobilised six teams across various districts to support relief and rescue operations.

To enhance public safety, the state’s disaster management cell issued 52 early warnings regarding heavy rainfall and lightning via SMS alerts on May 26 and 27, reaching an estimated 192 million recipients over two days.

Control Room
A 24-hour control room remains operational at the state ministry to monitor the evolving situation and coordinate response efforts.

Waterlogging Complaints
Mumbai received 135.4 mm of rain in the past 24 hours. Complaints of waterlogging were received from 6 places in the city. Complaints of short circuit incidents were also received from 18 places.

The Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Fire Department, Mumbai Police have been alerted. There has been no loss of life anywhere. NDRF teams are ready at 5 places in Mumbai for any kind of help, informed the CMO.

The Meteorological Department has predicted rain and thunderstorm in Mumbai in the next 24 hours.