Heavy overnight rainfall wreaked havoc across Maharashtra's Palghar district, inundating several towns and villages, leaving hundreds of residents stranded and prompting the administration to intensify rescue operations. One person was found dead in a flooded nullah, while authorities ordered the closure of all educational institutions in the district as a precautionary measure on Thursday.

Officials said continuous rainfall has severely affected normal life, with extensive flooding disrupting road connectivity and making rescue efforts increasingly challenging. The district administration has also sought additional support from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) as water levels continue to remain high in several areas.