India, June 17 -- At least 14 persons have died in rain-related incidents over the past 24 hours as heavy rainfall continues to batter Maharashtra, the state government said on Monday.

According to an official statement, the Konkan region and surrounding areas have received 22% more rainfall than the annual average for this period. In contrast, other regions such as Marathwada and Vidarbha have recorded 26% and 61% rainfall deficits respectively.

The intense downpour in the Konkan region caused rivers, including the Jagbudi, Shastri, and Kodvali to rise above danger levels. As per the IMD, a red alert has been issued for Raigad district for the next 24 hours. Orange alerts are in effect for Ratnagiri, the ghat areas of Pune, Satara, Kol...