Pawar visited the state disaster management department at the government headquarters `Mantralaya' here and instructed officials in the affected cities to mobilise all necessary resources and relocate people to safer areas. Fadnavis was briefed about the deployment of two teams of the National Disaster Response Force in Pune and use of 11 boats to relocate residents of Ekata Nagar there to safer locations. 

Both leaders also issued a public appeal, urging people to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities and remain calm. PTI