Marathwada sees 33 rain-related deaths since June 1; 16 injured

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: There have been 33 rain-related deaths in Marathwada since June 1, this year.
The number includes 29 people who died because of the impact of lightning in the region. Besides, 16 people from different parts were injured due to monsoon-related incidents.
Also, as many as 472 cattle died due to lightning and other calamities during the current rainy season, said official data.
With chances of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and rain likely for the next few days, authorities from the disaster management department have appealed the public to follow safety advisory.
“A common mistake is to take shelter under an isolated tree. This should be strictly avoided to stay safe from lightning. Sitting down on the ground in a ball-like position with the head kept between knees and hands over the ears is the ideal position to stay safe. Getting off from hills, mountain ranges or peaks is also advised,” district disaster management officer of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Maroti Mhaske said.
Among the eight districts of Marathwada, Latur has recorded the maximum of monsoon deaths in the region at eight, followed by Parbhani and Nanded (both six), Beed (four), Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (three), Jalna, Hingoli and Dharashiv (two each), said official data.
Meanwhile, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar reported occasional spells of light to moderate rain amid densely cloudy skies on Monday till evening.
As per the official forecast, no major showers are likely in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and other parts of Marathwada for the next 48 hours, with the possibility of light to moderate rain likely.
The region reported 6mm of rainfall during the last 24 hours ending Monday morning. Meanwhile, the Jayakwadi irrigation project was showing 31% live storage by Monday evening, with inflows from upstream areas reducing to 612 cusecs.