Heavy rains have triggered floods across Maharashtra’s Marathwada region, claiming two lives and forcing the evacuation of more than 11,500 residents, officials said on Sunday.

The situation worsened after a massive amount of water released from the Jayakwadi dam, the region’s largest reservoir, led to rising levels in the Godavari river.

Authorities said two people died in rain-related incidents in Dharashiv district on Saturday night. One victim drowned, while another died in a separate mishap linked to the downpour.

“Rain intensity has reduced since last night, so our focus now is on supplying aid to the affected families,” a senior Dharashiv district official said.

More than 3,600 people were moved to safer locations there, while the discharge of 75,500 cusecs from the Sina Kolegao

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