Bawankule, the state's revenue minister, indicated that affected residents, including farmers, will receive compensation in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)
The revenue minister also mentioned that a detailed report on the damage from the recent rains was presented to the state cabinet. File Pic
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed officials to guarantee that financial support is extended to those impacted by the severe rains in the state, as stated by his cabinet colleague Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Tuesday.
Bawankule, the state's revenue minister, indicated that affected residents, including farmers, will receive compensation in accordance with the guidelines established by the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), reported news agency PTI.
"Individuals who have lost their homes or crops due to the heavy rains should be granted financial aid. These are Chief Minister Fadnavis's directives," the minister informed, reported PTI.
The revenue minister also mentioned that a detailed report on the damage from the recent rains was presented to the state cabinet.
Regarding the severity of the rainfall in Mumbai on Monday, coinciding with the arrival of the south-west monsoon in the financial capital, the revenue minister remarked, "The Colaba area saw nearly 200 mm of rainfall, which is quite unusual."
Bawankule revealed that Fadnavis has ordered disaster management teams to be pre-positioned in flood-prone regions to reduce damage and ensure quick responses during emergencies, as per PTI.
Maharashtra: Army launches humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations in Ahilyanagar after flooding
The Indian Army on Tuesday launched humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations in Maharashtra's Khadki village in Ahilyanagar (earlier known as Ahmednagar) district. The area experienced severe waterlogging, leading to waist-deep flooding and the marooning of residents.
The village, located approximately 20 km from the Army's Armoured Corps Centre and School (ACC-S), is facing a critical situation due to the rising water levels, according to an official statement.
Visuals from the village showed people in waist-deep water, carrying their children and belongings with them as trees were uprooted and structures collapsed. The visuals also showed people being stuck in a heavy flow of water, holding on to poles and other structures, to not to be swept away.
Following a request for assistance from the District Magistrate of Ahilyanagar, the Indian Army promptly mobilised one relief column from ACC-S, including a Medical team and an Engineer detachment, to carry out rescue and relief operations in the affected area.
The relief column reached the location at 1735 hours to marry up with civil authorities, who then led them to the flood-hit village. The team reached the affected area at 1750 hours and has since commenced active rescue operations to assist the stranded population.
The statement added that the Indian Army remains committed to extending all possible humanitarian assistance and support to fellow citizens during natural calamities and emergencies, operating in close coordination with civil administration to alleviate distress.
(With PTI inputs)
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