The Palghar administration in Maharashtra has distributed financial assistance totalling Rs 30 crore to 15,000 people affected by floods in the district in July, an official said on Wednesday.

15,000 beneficiaries receive Rs 20,000 each

Heavy rains between July 5 and 10 caused flooding in several parts of the Vasai, Virar and Nalasopara areas, resulting in widespread damage to residential properties and commercial establishments, Vasai tehsildar Deepak Gaikwad said in a release.