Rain Batters Maharashtra's Konkan, 6,000 Train Passengers Stranded
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Visuals of waterlogged streets, submerged cars and struggling people emerged from the state as the downpour continued.
Rescue operations are on in several districts of Maharashtra after relentless rain caused flooding and huge property damage across the Konkan region of the state. Visuals from Sahatrakund waterfall in #Maharashtrapic.twitter.com/JL1rxkUsH1 Boats being used to commute in Dombivli after waterlogging due to #MumbaiRainspic.twitter.com/FQa3MY8FWH Visuals of waterlogged streets, submerged cars and struggling people emerged from the state as the downpour continued. Incessant rain has ravaged the Konkan region for several days causing major rivers in Ratnagiri and Raigad districts to overflow above the danger levels. Several long-distance trains have been stopped, cancelled or rescheduled on the Konkan Railway route. According to rail officials, around 6,000 passengers were stranded in trains which were regulated at various stations on the Konkan Railway route. Many areas of Ratnagiri district have been severely affected with Chiplun bearing the brunt of the rain.More Related News