Maharashtra sees revival of monsoon, six dead

Orange alert issued after forecast of more rain for three days

At least six people were swept away by floodwaters in Maharashtra as heavy rain pounded Gondia and Yavatmal districts of Vidarbha and several parts of Marathwada , said authorities. A group of eight to ten men had gone to bathe in the Bagh River in Gondia’s Amgaon tehsil, when powerful currents swept away four of the group. Two other rain-related deaths were reported from Yavatmal. Marathwada region is also bearing the brunt of the monsoon’s revival with districts like Parbhani, Nanded, Hingoli and Latur receiving heavy rain on Tuesday.