Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has directed immediate help to the citizens trapped in the flood in the Marathwada region.

Mr Shinde today took a detailed review of the flood situation of Beed, Dharashiv, Latur, Parbhani and Hingoli districts. He spoke to the Chief Secretary as well as the Principal Secretary, and the Director of the Disaster Management Department.

To ensure flood-affected people reach safer places, Mr Shinde directed to sending of a helicopter with the help of NDRF and SDRF to immediately airlift the citizens.

He also asked the concerned District Collectors to contact him immediately if they need any help and to inform him about the flood situation from time to time. Due to heavy rains everywhere in Marathwada, normal life has been completely disrupted.