117 passengers rescued so far from Mahalaxmi Express in Badlapur

 Mumbai-Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Express has been stranded due to very heavy downpour in the area since early Saturday morning. It is reported that there are around 700 passengers on board and so far, 117 people (female and children) have been rescued. Teams of NRDF and Indian Navy were sent into action for the rescue operation.
Earlier, after a request from the Maharashtra government, eight flood rescue teams from Navy including 3 diving teams mobilised with rescue material, inflatable boats & life jackets were sent to the location. A Seaking Helicopter was also sent with divers for deployment in the area as advance assessment party. The train Mahalaxmi Express is held up between Badlapur and Wangani adjoining Thane district due to heavy rains.