Maharashtra landslide: 16 killed, several trapped in Raigad incident
Maharashtra landslide: Due to heavy and relentless rainfall in Maharashtra, rescuer among 16 people killed and several still trapped after the landslide occurred at Irshalwadi village in Khalapur tehsil in Maharashtra's Raigad district.
As per the statement by police official and NDRF, "15 bodies have been retrieved from the debris in Irshalwadi, Raigad; also, one rescuer died of cardiac arrest. Total of 16 deaths till now.”
Raigad landslide Update | Owning to heavy rainfall and the threat of further landslide in the dark, the rescue operation has been called off with consultation of Local Administration and will resume tomorrow morning. The final figure for today is 16 dead bodies recovered and 21… — ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde arrived at the scene of the tragedy in the morning to review and take stock of the relief and rescue efforts in the Raigad district.
He also expressed grief over the landslide incident in Raigad that killed 16. He also announced an aid of five lakh rupees to the families of the deceased.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde also announced an ex- gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after a landslide in Raigad district amid heavy rainfall while several are still trapped.
For the efficient rescue operation, the Raigad Police has set up a control room after the incident. The police said that so far they have rescued 22 people from the spot but many are feared trapped in the debris.
Meanwhile, over 100 people from Police , district administration and four National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed to carry out the rescue operation.
#WATCH | Maharashtra: Visuals from Irshalwadi village of Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district where rescue operation is underway after a landslide occurred here. pic.twitter.com/NN7x0PiQve — ANI (@ANI) July 20, 2023
Due to relentless rainfall in Maharashtra, IMD issued a 'Red' alert and 'Orange' alert in several districts of Mumbai.
‘Red’ alert in these districts
Palghar,
Raigad.
'Orange' alert in these districts
Thane,
Mumbai,
Ratnagiri.
- With inputs from agencies
