Authorities have also ordered all schools and educational institutions in the district to remain closed on Friday as a precautionary measure, even as floodwaters began receding in several areas

Maharashtra MLA Nilesh Narayan Rane has urged the Railway Ministry to introduce a Dahanu Road/Vasai Road–Sawantwadi Road LHB passenger train to improve connectivity between Palghar, Vasai-Virar and South Konkan, benefiting daily commuters, students, tourists and businesses