June 16, 2010 6:58 PM

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Heavy rains claim 46 lives in Maharashtra

Heavy rains lashing Maharashtra have claimed 46 lives so far. Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said in Mumbai today after reviewing the situation in the state. <br/><br/>The state government has announced a compensation of one lakh rupees each for the deceased, 50,000 rupees each for seriously injured and 25,000 rupees each to those who sustained minor injuries. <br/><br/>With incessant rains continuing to lash the city since last night, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued a high tide alert for today. Train services on the Western line were running late by 10-15 minutes whereas on the Central line, trains were delayed by 15-20 minutes.<br/><br/>Five flights were diverted, including an Air India flight from Chennai which was diverted to Ahmedabad. The weather bureau forecast heavy rainfall with strong winds and thundershowers in parts of city and suburbs over the next 24 hours.

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