The IMD predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at few places with extremely heavy rainfall at one or two places and thunderstorm with lightning at isolated places were very likely in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts

As per a report shared by the Maharashtra revenue department, 1,269 animals have also died owing to rains from June 1 till September 6 across Marathwada, an official said. A survey of losses is underway in eight districts of the region, he said