Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Maharashtra Grapples with Floods, Political Reactions Emerge
Heavy rains and floods have caused a lot of damage in parts of Maharashtra, especially in the Marathwada region.
Many people have died, and a lot of animals have been lost.
Roads, bridges, and other infrastructure have been damaged.
Politicians are reacting to the situation.
Some, like the BJP, are telling the Shiv Sena to cancel its upcoming rally and use the money to help those affected by the floods.
The government is assessing the damage and planning how to help farmers and repair the infrastructure that has been destroyed.
Over 100 deaths have been reported in Marathwada due to monsoon-related incidents since June.
2838 animals have died in the region since June 1st.
3050 villages have been affected by excess rainfall.
Estimated cost to repair infrastructure damage is over Rs 2432 crore.
The BJP has requested that Shiv Sena UBT cancel the Dussehra rally and use funds for flood relief.
- Who
- Affected farmers and political figures
- What
- Heavy rains and floods causing damage and political responses
- When
- Since June 1st, with recent severe flooding
- Where
- Marathwada, Maharashtra
- Why
- Heavy rainfall causing devastation and prompting political actions
Shiv Sena (UBT)
BJP
Dussehra Rally
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Planning to proceed with the rally to mobilize support.
BJP
Should cancel the Dussehra rally and use funds for flood relief.
Flood Relief
Shiv Sena (UBT)
Demanding immediate aid and loan waivers for farmers.
BJP
Accusing the government of mishandling the natural disaster.
- Deaths (June 1-Sep 29)
- 104
- Animal Deaths (June 1-Sep 29)
- 2838
- Damaged Roads
- 2701 km
- Damaged Bridges
- 1504
- Estimated Repair Cost
- Rs 2432.53 crore
- Flood Affected Villages
- 3050
Sources
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