Thane: 20 Rain-Related Deaths In 4 Months; Over 1,800 mm Showers Recorded This Monsoon

Last Updated:August 19, 2025, 14:44 IST

At least 20 people have lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra's Thane district over the last four months.

Thane district has received 1,842.90 mm of rainfall so far this monsoon season. (Representative Image)

In Maharashtra’s Thane district, rain-related incidents have claimed the lives of at least 20 people over the past four months.

According to Sandeep Mane, the resident deputy collector and chief executive officer of the District Disaster Management Authority, these fatalities since May were caused by various incidents such as tree falls, drowning, lightning strikes, and electrocution.

Thane district has received 1,842.90 mm of rainfall so far this monsoon season, with 119.70 mm recorded on Monday alone. Thane city experienced the highest rainfall at 69 mm, contributing to the district already receiving 70.80 per cent of its seasonal quota.

“A total of 20 deaths have been recorded across the district in the past four months, and 11 persons sustained injuries in accidents during this period," Mane said.

He also noted that the highest number of casualties occurred in Kalyan taluka with 11 deaths, followed by Shahapur with five, Murbad with three, and Thane taluka with one.

Moreover, 337 houses were partially damaged during this period, including five houses affected by heavy rainfall on Monday alone.

Mane reported that 13 cattle perished in rain-related incidents, and 20 families in Ambernath had to be rescued and relocated to safer shelters.

(With PTI inputs)

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