Heavy Rains Trigger Cloudburst in Jalgaon, Maharashtra: 10 Villages Hit Hard
In a sudden twist of nature, heavy rains caused a cloudburst in and around Jalgaon, Maharashtra, flooding 10 villages and leaving locals reeling. District Collector Ayush Prasad shared the latest updates on Tuesday, highlighting the severe impact of this Maharashtra weather disaster.
The downpour led to rising water levels in rivers and drains, which quickly spilled into homes. Early reports show 452 houses underwater and about 2,500 hectares of farmland ruined by flooding and silt buildup. Tragically, one person lost their life, and nearly 250 cattle died, with around 1,800 animals affected overall in the Jalgaon heavy rains chaos.
Prasad assured that relief efforts are in full swing. "The Maharashtra State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) is handing out food to families who lost their rations in the floods," he told . Power connections have also bounced back in the affected areas, bringing some normalcy to the Jalgaon flood victims.
On the ground, Maharashtra Water Resources and Disaster Management Minister Girish Mahajan visited the rain-hit spots in Jalgaon on Tuesday to check the damage firsthand. He pointed out that relentless rains battered four tehsils for two straight days, hitting farmers the hardest. "Water flooded homes, and crops got washed away, causing major losses for our farmers," Mahajan said.
To help those impacted by the Maharashtra floods, Mahajan directed all officials to speed up damage surveys. "We’re assessing everything right away so we can provide quick compensation to everyone who suffered," he added, showing the government’s commitment to Jalgaon rain relief.
As the waters recede, authorities urge residents in flood-prone areas to stay alert amid ongoing monsoon challenges in Maharashtra. Updates on Jalgaon heavy rains and relief measures will follow as surveys wrap up.
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