By Nirmala Carvalho Mumbai: Catholic dioceses in Maharashtra have plunged into rescue and relief operations after the western Indian region of Konkan experienced worst floods in four decades. Downpours lasting several days killed at least 136 people. Rescue teams struggled through thick sludge and debris July 24 to reach dozensContinue Reading

Ratnagiri, July 3, 2019: Twenty-three persons are feared dead after a dam in Maharashtra’s coastal Konkan region breached following incessant rains leading to flood-like situation in downstream villages, officials said July 3. Bodies of 11 persons have been recovered so far, a police official said. The total toll would beContinue Reading