India, Sept. 24 -- Eight people died over the last two days while hundreds were left stranded in floodwaters as heavy rains pounded several parts of the state, especially the Marathwada region.

In the last 24 hours the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) rescued 320 people, including a newborn and its mother, in four districts - Dharashiv, Beed, Ahilyanagar and Solapur.

The state government has approved a Rs.2,215 crore relief package for 31,64,000 farmers who have lost their lands to the floods, with a promise of additional funds subsequently. Over the last two days, 555,410 acres of farm land became submerged in the Marathwada region.

After reviewing the situation in the affected parts, in a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, chief minist...