Rains in Maharashtra state in India

  • Western India has been hit by heavy monsoon rain.
    Western India has been hit by heavy monsoon rain.
  • Landslides triggered by the rain have killed at least 36 people in Maharashtra state.
    Landslides triggered by the rain have killed at least 36 people in Maharashtra state.
  • Floodwaters entered low-lying residential areas.
    Floodwaters entered low-lying residential areas.
  • Hundreds of people had to be rescued after becoming trapped by the floodwaters.
    Hundreds of people had to be rescued after becoming trapped by the floodwaters.
  • Streams, lakes, rivers and rivulets were flowing above the danger mark.
    Streams, lakes, rivers and rivulets were flowing above the danger mark.
  • India’s National Disaster Response Force rescued stranded villagers in Chiplun.
    India’s National Disaster Response Force rescued stranded villagers in Chiplun.
  • Many of those rescued were stranded in rural areas.
    Many of those rescued were stranded in rural areas.
  • More than 1,000 people had to be rescued from floods in Raigad district.
    More than 1,000 people had to be rescued from floods in Raigad district.
  • India's National Disaster Response Force helped to shift people from flood-affected areas to safer places.
    India's National Disaster Response Force helped to shift people from flood-affected areas to safer places.
  • The district administrator of Ratnagiri sought help from the army, coast guard and the National Disaster Response Force.
    The district administrator of Ratnagiri sought help from the army, coast guard and the National Disaster Response Force.
  • Disasters caused by landslides and flooding are common in India during the June-September monsoon season.
    Disasters caused by landslides and flooding are common in India during the June-September monsoon season.
  • Heavy rains weaken the foundations of structures that are often poorly built.
    Heavy rains weaken the foundations of structures that are often poorly built.
  • The incessant rains have paralysed normal life for many.
    The incessant rains have paralysed normal life for many.
  • Climate change is making India's monsoons stronger, according to a report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
    Climate change is making India's monsoons stronger, according to a report from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
  • While the monsoon is crucial for crops planted during the season, the rains often cause extensive damage and kill scores of people each year.
    While the monsoon is crucial for crops planted during the season, the rains often cause extensive damage and kill scores of people each year.