Maharashtra: SDRF rescues 15 people stranded in flood-like situation in Bhandara

Amid the ongoing rains tormenting various regions, the water of rivers overflowing, and roads waterlogged in the state of Maharashtra, the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) team rescued 15 people in Bhandara, informed the officials on Thursday.

The people were stuck in a temple due to a flood-like situation.

"15 people were rescued by the SDRF team in Tumsar in the Bhandara district, today. They were stuck in a temple due to a flood-like situation there," said SDRF officials.

Earlier, as the downpour continued and heavy rainfall pounded Mumbai and surrounding areas, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued 10 workers of a private company from Palghar.

These workers were trapped in the river near Bahadoli village and were engaged in an infrastructure company.

"On receiving requisition from Tehsildar- Palghar, that 10 workers of GR infrastructure are trapped in Vaitarna river near village Bahadoli, Manor, NDRF team at Palghar moved for a rescue operation. The same team which was engaged in search and rescue at vasai collapsed site reached the incident site at 1900 hrs on 13/7/22. NDRF kept constant vigil throughout the night and applied prudence in using all available resources to rescue trapped persons," said NDRF officials.

With arduous efforts, NDRF successfully rescued all 10 trapped workers from the site.

Earlier on Wednesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday took note of the situation and said that he had directed the officials to keep emergency services on alert.

"I have directed the district officials to keep emergency services on alert, to ensure that no untoward incident occurs and assistance reaches the affected people in time," said Shinde.

The Regional Meteorological Center of Mumbai on Wednesday predicted that moderate to heavy rain is likely to occur in the city and suburbs for the next 24 hours.

"Moderate to heavy rain in city and suburbs. Possibility of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places. Occasional gusty winds reaching 45-55 kmph very likely," the Regional Meteorological Center of Mumbai said.

It further predicted the possibility of very heavy rainfall is likely to occur in isolated places for the next 48 hours.

(ANI)

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