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In view of the incessant rains in some parts of the state including Konkan region, chief minister Eknath Shinde is keeping a close watch on disaster management as well as rehabilitation and relief work. As a part of preventive measure, 11 NDRF as well as SDRF teams have been deployed and 13 teams including 9 NDRF teams and 4 SDRF teams have been kept ready at base station.
There is heavy rainfall going on in a few Talukas of Amravati division and entire Konkan which has led to flood-like situation in some places. Various measures are being taken at local level since water level in rivers is on a rise and NDRF as well as SDRF teams have been deployed at places where it is necessary.
Palghar district in Konkan region recorded more than 100 mm rainfall in last 24 hours till 12 noon on Tuesday. The rain is continuing and meteorological department has predicted forecast of excessive rains there. In Mumbai, Colaba has recorded 117 mm while SantaCruz has recorded 124 mm rainfall in last 24 hours.
There is no flood situation in Ratnagiri district at present but district administration is prepared since 2 rivers are flowing above the danger mark. In addition to this, landslide incidents are repeatedly taking place and as a measure of security Parshuram Ghat section has been closed for traffic and vehicular traffic is diverted by alternative route.
In Pune division, there is no flood situation in Kolhapur district but since water level in rivers is rising direction have been issued to deploy 2 NDRF battalions.
In Amravati district Chandurbajar and Morshi in Tivasa Taluka are witnessing flood situation and local residents in the village are being shifted to safer places with the help of local rescue teams.