Maharashtra Rains: 98 Rescued, 12 Dead; Orange Alert Issued For Mumbai
NDTV
The weather office issued a 'Red' alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in the districts of Thane, Raigad, Pune, and Palghar while 'Orange' alert has also been issued for Mumbai and Ratnagiri.
Amid incessant rainfall, Maharashtra Disaster Management Minister Anil Patil on Thursday said that 98 out of 178 people have been rescued so far and 12 have died adding that the rescue operations are still underway.
"Rescue operation is underway. Due to rain, it is getting difficult in carrying out the operation but we are on it. Till now 98 people out of 178 people have been rescued and 12 people have died. CM is also monitoring the situation. We have also made arrangements for the rescued people here", Minister Anil Patil said.
Meanwhile, All schools and colleges in Thane and Palghar districts will remain closed tomorrow in view of the heavy rain alert, informed collectors of the respective districts on Thursday.
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