Mumbai, Aug. 29 -- Heavy rains have unleashed severe flood conditions in Maharashtra's Nanded district, forcing the evacuation of over 5,000 residents and trapping around 1,500 more as multiple rivers, including the Godavari, Manar, Manjara, and Lendi breach critical levels.

According to a statement from the Cief Miiister's Office, CM Devendra Fadnavis is closely monitoring the rainfall and flood situation in Nanded district and is in constant contact with the District Collector.

"Out of 93 revenue circles in the district, 69 have received excessive rainfall. The highest rainfall has been recorded in Kandhar and Malakoli circles, around 284.50 mm. Thirteen talukas have received 65 mm, while eleven talukas have recorded more than 100 mm ...