Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has directed the officials to expedite relief measures to the people affected by heavy rains and floods in parts of the Marathwada, north Maharashtra and Vidarbha regions. He gave the direction during a review meeting.

"The damage assessment surveys should be started at the earliest by the revenue, agriculture and other concerned departments. Damages to horticulture plantations and to the fertile layer of the agricultural land of farmers should also be part of the survey," he said. "Those students, who missed their examinations due to the unprecedented rainfall, should be given another chance to appear for the exam. A special exam can be arranged for such students a few days later," he said.