Maharashtra Rain

Maharashtra's Rs 10,000 Rain Aid Betrayed Trust Of Farmers: Devendra Fadnavis

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 23, 2020

Maharashtra Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis on Friday criticised the Uddhav Thackeray-led government's Rs 10,000 crore aid to rain-affected people, saying the announcement "betrayed" the trust of farmers.

Will Meet PM Modi To Seek Help For Rain-Hit Farmers: Sharad Pawar

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 18, 2020

NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to seek assistance for farmers who have suffered losses due to heavy rains in Maharashtra.

"Declare Wet Drought In Maharashtra": Devendra Fadnavis To Uddhav Thackeray

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 17, 2020

Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Friday demanded that Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray announce a wet drought in Maharashtra due to crop damage from heavy rains and begin the process of providing relief to the affected.

Rains Claim 27 Lives In Three Western Maharashtra Districts

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 16, 2020

At least 27 people have died in rain-related incidents in Solapur, Sangli and Pune districts of Western Maharashtra, officials said on Thursday.

"Drastic" Drop Predicted In Maharashtra's Rainfall Activity From Friday

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 15, 2020

In a relief for Maharashtra, where several districts have received heavy showers, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicted "drastic reduction" in rainfall activity in the state from Friday.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Puts State Machinery On Alert Amid Heavy Rains

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 15, 2020

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday asked the state administration, Army, Navy and Air Force to be on high alert to tackle any emergency arising out of heavy rains and flood-like situation in parts of western Maharashtra and Marathwada.

More Than 8,000 Evacuated In Maharashtra's Solapur District After Heavy Rain

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 15, 2020

Over 8,000 people from Pandharpur tehsil in western Maharashtra's Solapur district have been shifted to safer places following heavy rains, an official said today.

50 People Evacuated In Solapur, 4 Swept Away In Pune After Heavy Rains

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 15, 2020

Nearly 50 people were evacuated from two flood-hit villages in Solapur, while four persons were swept away by a swollen stream in Pune after heavy rains in the two Maharashtra districts, officials said on Thursday.

Maharashtra Rains: Met Office Issues Rain Red Alert For August 17 In Pune, Satara

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 16, 2020

The Met department on Sunday issued a red alert of extremely heavy rainfall on Monday at isolated places in Pune and Satara districts in Maharashtra, an official said.

Maharashtra Rivers In Spate, Uddhav Thackeray Reviews Rain Situation

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday August 6, 2020

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reviewed his government's preparedness in the wake of the incessant heavy rain in Mumbai and other parts of the state. Three rivers - the Panchganga in Kolhapur, Kodavali in Ratnagiri and Kundalika in Raigad - are flowing very close to the danger mark.

Maharashtra Minister Praises Palghar Police For Rain Rescue Ops

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday August 6, 2020

Monsoon 2020: In Maharashtra's Palghar, which is seeing very heavy rain and flood-like situation, 22 people who were stranded have been rescued by the district's police. State Home Minister Anil Deshmukh today praised the Palghar Police for saving the lives of people. On Wednesday, a five-year-old girl, who who clung on to a tree for over four hour...

Heavy Rainfall Likely In Parts Of Maharashtra Today: Weather Office

India News | ANI | Monday July 6, 2020

Heavy rainfall is likely to occur at isolated places in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, and Palghar districts of Maharashtra on July 6, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.

Mumbai Records Nearly 300 mm Rain In 2 Days, Water-Logging In Many Areas

Mumbai News | Reported by Purva Chitnis, Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Sunday July 5, 2020

Heavy rainfall drenched Mumbai and nearby areas in Maharashtra for three days straight, leading to water-logging in low-lying areas and traffic disruptions. About 298 mm of rainfall was recorded in the last 48 hours in Mumbai while the suburbs recorded 357 mm of rain.

Heavy Rainfall In Mumbai, Several Parts Report Water-Logging, Traffic Jams

Mumbai News | Reported by Purva Chitnis, Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Saturday July 4, 2020

Heavy rainfall was reported across Mumbai this evening leaving many low-lying areas to struggle with water-logging and traffic jams.

Maharashtra Coastal Areas Likely To Get Widespread Rain Tomorrow: Weather Office

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday June 21, 2020

Maharashtra is likely to receive widespread rainfall in its coastal areas tomorrow while other regions are expected to receive isolated to fairly widespread showers, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said today.