Rain fury kills 4 more, toll rises to 99 in Indian state Maharashtra
Mumbai, July 15 (KMS): Four more people have died in rain-related incidents in Indian state Maharashtra, taking the toll in the current monsoon season to 99.
According to Kashmir Media Service, these deaths all from Gondia district in eastern Maharashtra while three more persons are missing in the state, said the state disaster management department.
.The state has received heavy showers in almost all parts in the last few days, leading to flooding and water- logging.
The downpour was largely experienced in Gadchiroli, Bhandara, Palghar, Chandrapur and Gondia districts in the last 24 hours, the report said.
With the new fatalities, the number of people killed in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra since June 1 has reached 99, it said.
However, the number of people evacuated from areas battered by heavy showers was not officially released, the report said.
