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Maharashtra Floods: State Clears ₹2,215 Crore Relief as Rescues Continue

Officials report eight deaths with mass evacuations across Marathwada after fresh heavy rain.

In the last 24 hours the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) rescued 320 people, including a newborn and its mother, in four districts.
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Overview

  • NDRF teams rescued 320 people, including a newborn and mother, in Dharashiv, Beed, Ahilyanagar and Solapur during the past 24 hours.
  • The cabinet approved ₹2,215 crore for 31.64 lakh affected farmers, with the chief minister saying ₹1,829 crore is already released and transfers must reach bank accounts within 10 days.
  • A separate government order announced ₹1,339.49 crore for 19.22 lakh farmers covering damage across 15,45,250.05 hectares.
  • Reported damage figures diverge, with 5,55,410 acres submerged in Marathwada while another report cites more than 65 lakh acres affected statewide.
  • Opposition leaders urged larger support, with Sharad Pawar calling for central aid and Uddhav Thackeray seeking ₹10,000 crore, as 17 NDRF/SDRF teams provide water, food and shelter.