Deputy CM Eknath Shinde Reviews Flood Situation, Orders Airlift Of 40 Villagers In Beed

State Emergency Control Room On High Alert As Heavy Rains Lash Maharashtra

With heavy rains battering Mumbai and several districts of Maharashtra, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday visited the State Emergency Operations Centre at Mantralaya to review the flood situation. He directed officials to airlift 40 stranded villagers from flood-hit Ashti-Pathardi taluka in Beed district, with assistance from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

Shinde held video and telephonic interactions with district collectors and municipal officials from Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Mumbai to assess ground conditions. He instructed them to maintain round-the-clock vigilance, deploy additional manpower in low-lying areas, and use high-capacity pumps to drain accumulated water swiftly in Mumbai’s inundated pockets.

Emergency Rescue In Beed

According to district officials, 40 villagers trapped in rising floodwaters in Beed’s Ashti taluka were unable to evacuate. Responding immediately, Shinde ordered a helicopter from Nashik to carry out the airlift operation and ensure their safe relocation.

He also coordinated with the Divisional Commissioner of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to expedite disaster relief efforts.

Weather Alerts And Preparedness

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted continued heavy rainfall across several districts over the next five days. Shinde urged district administrations to strengthen disaster control measures, stock emergency supplies, and keep rescue teams on standby.

In the past 24 hours, the state’s Sachet early warning app sent over 350 million rainfall alerts to citizens, helping disseminate timely weather warnings, officials said.

Deputy CM Shinde reiterated that the government’s priority was the safety of citizens and assured that all necessary support would be provided to districts facing extreme weather.