Chiplun inundated as heavy rains pound Maharashtra's Ratnagiri: See Pics

Chiplun, Khed and some other towns in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri were inundated following heavy rains. More than 50 per cent area of Chiplun, located around 250km from Mumbai and having a population of over 70,000, is submerged in floodwaters.

Chiplun, Khed and some other towns in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri were inundated following heavy rains, with inclement weather and incessant downpour creating difficulties for the government agencies to carry out rescue operations in this district located in the Konkan region. Credit: Special Arrangement

Discharge of water from the Kolkewadi dam has further added more woes in the coastal town of Chiplun. Credit: Special Arrangement

The administration has sought help from multiple agencies in rescue efforts. Credit: Special Arrangement

More than 50 per cent area of Chiplun, located around 250km from Mumbai and having a population of over 70,000, has got submerged in flood waters. Credit: Special Arrangement

The Mumbai-based Western Naval Command confirmed receiving a request from the Maharashtra government to send rescue teams. Credit: Special Arrangement

Even landslide was reported near Parshuram ghat. Credit: Special Arrangement

Major rivers in Ratnagiri district, including Jagbudi, Vashishti, Kodavali, Shastri, Bav have been flowing above the danger level following heavy rains. Credit: IAF

Choppers are engaged in the rescue operations and are evacuating the stranded people to safer places. Credit: IAF

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert of heavy rainfall for the next few days. Credit: Special Arrangement