In the last day, one person died in Beed, one died and three were injured in Mumbai, and four people died in Nanded, where five remain unaccounted for. (Photo: PTI)
Heavy rains and flooding have claimed six lives across Maharashtra in the last 24 hours. Five people are reported missing in Nanded district, according to the Maharashtra Disaster Management Department.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 18 teams in various areas of the state, while six teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are also on duty. In Nanded’s Mukhed region, SDRF teams successfully rescued 293 people from flood-affected areas.
In the last day, one person died in Beed, one died and three were injured in Mumbai, and four people died in Nanded, where five remain unaccounted for. Authorities continue search and rescue operations to locate the missing.
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall for over 21 hours, with some suburbs receiving over 200 mm of rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported Vikhroli as the wettest area at 223.5 mm, followed by Santacruz with 206.6 mm. Other areas like Byculla, Juhu, Bandra, and Colaba recorded 100–184 mm of rainfall.
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According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), between 8:00 AM on August 19 and 6:00 AM on August 20, the eastern suburbs received 159.66 mm of rain, while the western suburbs recorded 150.60 mm. Light rain continued in all areas early Tuesday morning.
Meanwhile, a Mumbai Monorail train broke down between Chembur and Bhakti Park near Mysore Colony on Tuesday evening. Overcrowding caused a power supply failure, leaving 582 passengers stranded. The Mumbai Fire Brigade and BMC swiftly rescued all passengers.
Out of the rescued, 23 passengers experienced suffocation and were treated onsite by an onboard doctor. Two others, Kismat Kumar, 20, and Vivek Sonavane, 28, were treated at Sion Hospital and are now stable.
The NDRF and SDRF are working around the clock to ensure that people are safe in areas affected by flooding, and disaster teams are still monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to avoid wet roads and to follow official safety warnings.
The heavy rainfall and floods highlight the urgent need for preparedness in Maharashtra as monsoon-related hazards continue.
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