Tractor with Several People Washed Away by Stream in Kolhapur amid Heavy Rains, Search On

Kolhapur, Maharashtra: A tractor with seven to eight people overturned and was then washed away by the stream in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.

The incident took place after heavy rains in the area and a search and rescue operation is underway.

Tractor Washed Away by Stream in Kolhapur amid Rains 

A tractor crossing Krishna River in Ichalkaranji in Kolhapur District overturned and 7-8 people onboard got swept away in the stream. 

Search and Rescue Operation Underway

The NDRF team stationed at Shitol has moved to the location to conduct a search and rescue operation. 

In a latest update by NDRF, five people have already been evacuated by civilians and 2 persons are still missing. A search operation is underway.

Several parts of the Maharashtra state have been experiencing heavy rainfall for the past few weeks; the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a rain alert for some parts of the state.