Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday he spoke to Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to take stock of the prevailing situation in the western state from heavy rain-induced flooding, and assured of full support. “Spoke to Maharashtra CM Shri Uddhav Thackeray and discussed the situation in parts of Maharashtra in the wake of heavy rainfall and flooding. The heavy rainfall also affected the road and rail traffic in several parts of the state including the financial hub Mumbai. Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray asked the authorities to remain vigilant and continue with the rescue operations in war footing. He also held an emergency meeting with officials to take stock of the flood situation in Ratnagiri and Raigad districts.

Source: Hindustan Times July 22, 2021 17:15 UTC