Heavy rains across Maharashtra triggered a flood-like situation in Chiplun town of Ratnagiri district. Due to this, hundreds of people were stranded as water flowing through the Vashishti river gushed into nearby areas on Thursday, July 22.
According to reports, Chiplun in Ratnagiri is the worst hit with the entire city being inundated, leaving more than 5,000 people stranded in their houses as roads are underwater. Moreover, several parts of the district recorded water levels of over 10 feet.
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Meanwhile, water started entering the first floor of houses in many places, forcing people to move to their rooftops. Although no casualties have been reported so far in Chiplun, a complete assessment would be possible only after the water recedes.
However, officials said that rescue operations were delayed due to poor connectivity and bad weather.
Meanwhile, it came to light that the NDRF teams reached Chiplun late because of the landslides on the way. Seven villages in and around Chiplun town are submerged while people are stranded on roofs and terraces of their homes. Indian Navy too has been requested to help in Chiplun and Khed, an official stated.
According to government officials, four people in Palghar district, three in Ratnagiri, and one in Raigad died in rain-related incidents.
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