56 died in rain-related incidents in Marathwada

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Sept 20: At least 56 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in Marathwada region comprising eight districts between June 1 and September 17 due to heavy rainfall, including lightning, house collapse, gusty winds and washed away in floods water. According to divisional official sources here today said out of 56, most o the casualties reported due to lightning and washed away in flood waters. Highest 22 were reported from Nanded district followed by eight in Parbhani district, six each in Aurangbad and Jalna district, four each in Beed, Hingoli and Osmanabad district and two in Latur district. Of them, 42 were given government compensation of Rs 4 lakh, the sources added. They said during the rainy period, 407 domestic animals, including small and big, were also killed in the region. UNI