CM Eknath Shinde Reached Raigarh Landslide Site: A horrific accident occurred due to a landslide in Irshalwadi village of Khalapur tehsil of Raigad district of Maharashtra. In this accident, about 50-60 houses in the same village have been buried, and more than 100 people are said to be buried under the debris. So far, five deaths have been reported. NDRF teams are engaged in the rescue operation after reaching the spot. A total of 30 people have been evacuated so far.
Meanwhile, there is news that Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has reached the area and is taking stock of the situation. Seeing the seriousness of the incident as soon as it came to know, CM Shinde left for the site. Earlier, in connection with the landslide, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had called in the night and inquired about the situation from the higher officials.
Instructions To Speed Up The Rescue Operation
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde reached Raigad, spoke to the victims’ families, and assured them of all possible help. The Chief Minister encouraged the teams to work in relief and rescue amid heavy rains. The Chief Minister reached the spot and directed to start the rescue operation immediately with the help of a helicopter.
During this, while talking to the media, the Chief Minister said that his government is ready for all possible help. The rescue operation will continue rapidly to minimize the loss of life and property. CM Eknath Shinde is going door-to-door to inquire about the condition of the affected people, whose pictures are becoming quite viral on social media.
Home Minister Talked To CM
We are trying to do everything possible to help the people by contacting them. At the same time, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar are giving updates to the public about the incident on social media. Home Minister Amit Shah has also spoken to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and has sent 4 NDRF teams to the spot for help.
CM Eknath Shinde is going door-to-door to inquire about the condition of the affected people, whose pictures are becoming quite viral on social media. Due to how CM Shinde works among the public, people on social media call him the CM of the public. Ajit Pawar and Fadnavis have not yet reached the spot; questions are being raised.
Giving information, the Raigad police said that 30 people have been rescued, and many are still trapped. Over 100 officials of police and district administration are engaged in the rescue operation. 2 teams of the NDRF teams reached the spot and started search and rescue.
At the same time, 2 more groups have left Mumbai to join the operation. In this accident, the tribal settlement in the lower part of Irshalwadi came under the grip. The Morbe Dam, which supplies drinking water to Navi Mumbai, is also nearby.
