Maharashtra: Landslide in Raigad s Kalai village
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23 Jul 2021, 05:55 GMT+10
Raigad (Maharashtra) [India], July 23 (ANI): As rains continue to batter Maharashtra, a landslide was reported in Raigad s Kalai village late Thursday night. Landslide reported in Kalai village. Till now, there is no information on how many people have been affected. We have informed the National Disaster Response Force team. The authorities are finding it difficult to reach the location due to waterlogging, said District Collector Raigad.
Meanwhile, 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.
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Apart from the NDRF teams, Army too has been asked to step in to conduct rescue and relief operations while more rains are predicted in the region for teh next three days.
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Jul 23, 2021, 10:52 AM IST
Mumbai: At least five people have been killed in landslides that occurred in Maharashtra`s Raigad district trigerred by torrential downpour in the region over the last 24 hours. Four landslides have been reported in Raigad due to incessant rains, which has led to the roads being blocked. Five people died in Raigad district due to landslides and floods, Nidhi Chaudhary, District Collector, Raigad informed on Friday, as per a report by PTI.
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The Maharashtra government on Friday announced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each to the kin of people who have died in landslides triggered by heavy rains in different parts of the state. A statement from the Chief Minister s Office here said, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, who announced the financial assistance, also expressed grief over the loss of lives.
The statement said landslides have been reported in ten places - Poladpur (2 incidents) and Mahad (1) talukas of Raigad district, one each in Khed in Ratnagiri district, Mirgaon, Ambeghar, Humbhrali, Dhokwale villages in Patan taluka and Kondvali, Mojhejor villages in Wai taluka of Satara district. The injured will be treated in hospitals at government expense, the statement said, without disclosing their figure.
NDRF teams on Thursday night having trouble reaching the affected villages due to waterlogged roads. (Photo/ANI)
Maharashtra: 5 dead in Raigad landslide ANI | Updated: Jul 23, 2021 08:54 IST
Raigad (Maharashtra) [India], July 23 (ANI): At least 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. Five people died in Raigad district due to landslides and floods, Nidhi Chaudhary, District Collector, Raigad informed on Friday.
She had earlier informed that 15 people have been rescued from the landslides. At least 30 people are still trapped inside, she had said earlier.
RAIGAD: As rains continue to batter Maharashtra, a landslide was reported in Raigad s Kalai village late Thursday night. Landslide reported in Kalai village. Till now, there is no information on how many people have been affected. We have informed the National Disaster Response Force team. The authorities are finding it difficult to reach the location due to waterlogging, said District Collector Raigad.
Meanwhile, 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. NDRF team is having trouble reaching the affected villages as roads are submerged underwater, the official said.