Maharashtra rains: Death toll shoots to 112, over 1.35 lakh rescued

Rescue operation being carried out at a flood affected area in Kohlapur district. Credit: PTI Photo

The death toll from the heavy rains, landslides and flood-related incidents in Maharashtra shot up to 112 on Saturday, even as over 1.35 lakh people have been rescued so far.

The multi-agency search and rescue mission and relief operations are still underway in six worst-affected districts in coastal Konkan belt and Western Maharashtra.

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As many as 53 persons were injured in the chain of incidents over the last four days.

Ninty-nine persons are still reported missing, according to the Chief Minister’s Office.

So far, 1,35,313 persons have been rescued across the state.

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