Monsoon mayhem: 13 killed in heavy rains, lightning in Maharashtra; over 560 rescued

At least 13 persons died in heavy showers, floods and lightning in parts of Maharashtra with the Marathwada region, considered perennially drought-plagued, bearing the brunt of rain fury.

At least 13 persons died in heavy showers, floods and lightning in parts of Maharashtra with the Marathwada region bearing the brunt of rain fury, while more than 560 people were rescued after the NDRF was mobilised and helicopters were deployed, officials said on Tuesday.

Besides, more than 200 cattle perished or were washed away and a number of houses were damaged in torrential rains that lashed Marathwada on Sunday and Monday, causing havoc in a region which is considered a perennially drought-plagued area, they said.