Chandrapur, Aug 5 (PTI): In Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, at least 20 people have died due to incessant rains. 28,000 families in the low-lying areas have been shifted to safer places. "The area is on high alert with water levels expected to rise," said district Collector Deepak Mhaisekar.
The relief operations are going on war-footing basis and there is every chance that water level might raise further due to release of water from upper and lower Wardha projects in Amaravati district into river Wardha.
Water is being released into Wainganga river from Gosikhurd project in Bhandara district. Similarly, Isapur project in Yavatmal district into river Painganga.