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  Visuals of devastation in Konkan, Maharashtra due to flood, landslide, rains

  Aaj Ki Baat | July 23, 2021 22:40 IST

  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.

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  Maharashtra witnesses devastating floods, over 70 die; rescue on, Centre announces ex-gratia

  India | July 23, 2021 22:50 IST

  Heavy rains since the last two days have caused massive floods in Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara districts. Both Centre and State have announced ex-gratia to the kin of the deceased while rescue efforts are continuing at several locations.

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  Maharashtra floods: Govt announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for kin of those killed in landslides

  India | July 23, 2021 19:44 IST

  Heavy rains since the last two days have caused massive floods in Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara districts. Rs 5 lakh each will be given to the kin of people who have died in landslides.  

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  Maharashtra rains: Extremely Heavy rainfall in Mahabaleshwar causes havoc in Ratnagiri, Raigad

  India | July 23, 2021 16:42 IST

  Several places in these two districts in the Konkan region are inundated and the government machinery is taking steps to move the stranded people to safety.

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  Maharashtra floods: PM Modi speaks to CM Uddhav Thackeray, assures all possible support

  India | July 23, 2021 6:39 IST

  The Prime Minister spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and reviewed the situation in the state.

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  Maharashtra facing 'historic crisis', will have to take loans to help flood-hit people: Sharad Pawar

  India | October 19, 2020 11:16 IST

  NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Monday said Maharashtra is facing a "historic economic crisis" and the state government has no option but to take loans to help flood-affected people in the state.

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  Maharashtra: Floods damage homes, crops in western region; 28 dead

  India | October 16, 2020 15:20 IST

  Over 2,300 houses and large-scale crops were damaged in heavy rains and subsequent floods in Western Maharashtra districts, where more than 21,000 people were moved to safer places, said officials on Friday.

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  Maharashtra: Floods cast shadow on 'dahi handi' celebrations

  India | August 24, 2019 12:47 IST

  "We are going to celebrate the dahi handi festival, but not with usual fervour. We will celebrate it just to keep our tradition on. We cannot forget the hardships our brothers and sisters are facing in parts of state due to severe floods," founder of the mandal Bhau Koregaonkar said.  

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  SWAC team: Heroes who rescued 300 people stranded during floods in Gujarat, Maharashtra

  India | August 24, 2019 0:02 IST

  According to sources, at least 300 women and children, stranded in the floods waters were rescued and were later shifted to safer places by the helicopters deployed by SWAC team during the end of July and early August.

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  Nearly 200 dead in 4 flood-hit states, rescue operations intensify

  India | August 13, 2019 0:02 IST

  In Jammu and Kashmir, three members of a family died after they came under a boulder during a landslide in Resai district. Two others were also injured in the incident that took place on Sunday evening in Laar village in the district's Mahore belt. In states hit by floods, several roads were cleared on Monday, allowing partial movement of traffic, with priority being given to trucks carrying essential goods.

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  300 Muslim families, students in Pune sacrifice Eid celebrations to help flood victims of Sangli, Kolhapur

  India | August 12, 2019 21:35 IST

  Meanwhile, Eid al-Adha prayers on Monday morning at various mosques in Kashmir concluded without any violence, police said. According to the Union Home Ministry, people came out in good numbers to offer Eid prayers in Jammu and Kashmir and 'namaz' was offered at prominent mosques in Srinagar and Shopian.

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  Indian Air Force to the rescue: Hundreds of lives saved in Gujarat floods

  India | August 12, 2019 19:06 IST

  Western and Southern parts of the country are battling floods in the wake of heavy rains. Lakhs of people in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are in need of help. The Indian armed forces and other agencies have stepped-in to provide help and rescue citizens stuck amid the floodwaters. Indian Army, Navy and Air Force are stepping in with their men and machines to help authorities, police and agencies like National Disaster Respose Force (NDRF).

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  Riteish, Genelia donate Rs.25 lakh for Maharashtra flood relief

  Celebrities | August 12, 2019 16:21 IST

  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has thanked the actor couple of Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh for contributing Rs.25 lakh towards Chief Minister Relief Fund for Maharashtra floods.

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  'Aap bohot achha kaam karte ho': This video of a child saluting Army jawan for flood rescue is winning hearts

  India | August 12, 2019 8:50 IST

  Yet another year, yet another monsoon mayhem in India. But no worries, India's paramilitary forces are always around you in distress. Even as some states of the country are facing devastating floods, these men in uniform are risking their lives and wading through to save us. We just can't thank them enough. However, in a symbolic gesture, a little child in Maharashtra tried conveying through the expression.

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  Maharashtra Floods: NDRF rescues 20,000 people from Kolhapur, Sangli

  News | August 10, 2019 7:33 IST

  Maharashtra Floods: NDRF rescues 20,000 people from Kolhapur, Sangli

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  Maharashtra minister enjoys video selfie while touring flood-hit areas | Watch

  India | August 09, 2019 14:06 IST

  Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan who has been inspecting the flood situation in Kolhapur was seen waving hands and smiling while travelling in a boat while someone else in the boat was taking videos.

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  BJP minister courts controversy, takes selfie videos while touring flood-affected areas in Kolhapur

  Politics | August 09, 2019 14:16 IST

  BJP minister courts controversy, takes selfie videos while touring flood-affected areas in Kolhapur

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  Maharashtra floods: Rescue operation underway in Kolhapur and Sangli

  News | August 09, 2019 13:20 IST

  National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams continue rescue operation in Kolhapur and Sangli. At least 20 people have died in different rain-related incidents in South India over the past few days.

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  27 dead, 2 lakh evacuated as rains pound Western Maharashtra

  News | August 09, 2019 12:25 IST

  Over 2 lakh people have been evacuated to safer places due to the floods that have wreaked havoc in 5 districts of Western Maharashtra. Sangli and Kolhapur are the worst-hit districts.