Heavy rain has brought devastation to the Marathwada region, typically known for dry weather. At least eight people have died, and significant damage to homes and crops has been reported

Hundreds of people have been shifted to safer places in Nanded city of Maharashtra after several low-lying areas were inundated following heavy rains in the last few days, with Godavari and Asna rivers flowing above the danger mark, officials said on Wednesday, reported the PTI.

For the first time in 25 years, all 16 gates of the Vishnupuri dam -- a major source of drinking water for Nanded -- have been opened due to the rising inflow. Read More

Over 2.5 lakh cusecs of water have been released so far, and officials have warned this figure could increase to three lakh cusecs in the coming hours.

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