Monsoon-related incidents across Thane district in Maharashtra leave three people dead and nearly 800 others evacuated over the past week, according to reports from multiple outlets. The incidents include injuries from lightning strikes in Murbad taluka, where two people are hurt, including a teenage girl. In Bhiwandi, two young boys drown, and search operations continue as authorities work to recover them.
Heavy rainfall also triggers damage to property. Reports state that at least 136 houses are affected, along with damage to other structures. In some areas, authorities take preventive measures to limit flooding by clearing clogged nullahs in Kalwa. These actions are described as helping avoid further waterlogging.
Overall, officials coordinate evacuation and relief efforts in response to ongoing rain hazards, while monitoring conditions and addressing localized flooding risks. The reports consistently point to lightning, drowning, and stormwater-related damage as key drivers of the casualties and disruption.
