5 killed in landslides at Raigad, CM Udhhav Thackeray takes stock of flood situation

Apart from the NDRF teams, Army too has been asked to step in to conduct rescue and relief operations while more rains are predicted in the region for teh next three days.

Mumbai: At least five people have been killed in landslides that occurred in Maharashtra`s Raigad district trigerred by torrential downpour in the region over the last 24 hours. Four landslides have been reported in Raigad due to incessant rains, which has led to the roads being blocked. "Five people died in Raigad district due to landslides and floods," Nidhi Chaudhary, District Collector, Raigad informed on Friday, as per a report by PTI. Around 15 people have been rescued from the landslides while 30 people are reported still trapped inside, Chaudhary said. Raigad Guardian Minister Aditi Tatkare said that the Maharashtra government has sought assistance from the Central government and Army. Apart from the NDRF teams, Army too has been asked to step in to conduct rescue and relief operations.