India, Sept. 16 -- Heavy rainfall across Maharashtra triggered multiple flood-related emergencies on Monday, with rescue operations launched in Pune, Ahilya Nagar and Beed districts. Four people from Hingoli and Beed districts have died, while a couple more were injured in lightning strikes.

In Pune, continuous overnight downpours led to waterlogging at Ruke Wasti near Theur, leaving over 100 residents trapped inside Zilla Parishad School premises. The District Disaster Management Office (DDMO) sought assistance from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).

A team led by Inspector (GD) Sarvesh Kumar Upadhayay was mobilised from Unit Headquarters at 3:55 am and reached the site by 6:05 am. The team coordinated efforts with the fire b...