Newly sworn-in Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said coordination among various agencies was necessary in the time of disaster and they must ensure there is no loss of life at any cost. According to the PTI, Shinde was speaking at a meeting of the state disaster management authority, he said, officials of all agencies should be on the field so that staff are alert and vigilant.

Shinde also praised the recent contributions of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Army for the work done during the monsoon in the state last year. He said, "there must not be any lack of communication and dialogue among agencies," as per the PTI.