Fifty-three people have died in rain-related incidents in the Marathwada region since the beginning of the monsoon season till September 6 this year, an official said, quoting the revenue department figures, on Monday. Sixteen people have also sustained injuries in rain-related incidents.

As per a report shared by the revenue department, 1,269 animals have died in rains from June 1 till September 6 across Marathwada, the official said. A survey of the losses is underway in eight districts of the region, he added.