Saralnama
Heavy rains have severely disrupted life in Maharashtra's Latur district, with 29 out of 60 revenue circles reporting excessive rainfall leading to rising river and stream water levels. Approximately 50 roads and bridges were closed due to flooding. In response, the district administration declared a holiday for all schools from Class 1 to 12 on August 29, 2025, as a safety measure. Rescue operations are underway, with disaster management teams, local villagers, and the Indian Army actively involved in saving stranded individuals in flood-affected areas such as Shirur Anantpal and Ahmedpur talukas. The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for the district, warning of continued heavy rainfall. The situation remains critical with ongoing rescue efforts and infrastructure disruptions impacting daily life. (Updated 29 Aug 2025, 12:09 IST; source: link)