7 Naval rescue teams sent to Raigad & Ratnagiri

July 23, 2021 10:34

Based on a request received from Maharashtra Govt, the Western Naval Command, Mumbai mobilised flood rescue teams and helicopters to provide assistance to the state administration.

Seven naval rescue teams went by road for deployment to Ratnagiri and Raigad districts on 22 July from Mumbai. Airlift of marooned personnel from Raigad district is also being undertaken.

One Seaking 42C Helo from INS Shikra, Mumbai departed for rescue at Poladpur/Raigad during early morning hours today. Additional flood rescue teams have been kept on standby, for immediate deployment, should the need arise.

At least five people have died in the landslides that occurred in Maharashtra's Raigad district caused by incessant rains that battered the region over the last 24 hours.

Four landslides have been reported in Raigad due to incessant rains, which have led to the roads being blocked.

Waterlogged roads delayed rescue operations by National Disaster Response Force, the district collector informed on Thursday night.

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