Kolhapur: Incessant rains have caused a flood-like situation in western Maharashtra's Kolhapur on Wednesday. Nearly 51,000 people and 200 villages were affected due to heavy downpour. Officials claim that more than 340 bridges had been submerged so far.

A defence spokesperson said that five rescue teams of the Navy have been deployed in order to provide assistance to those affected by heavy rains in Kolhapur and Sangli.