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Palghar Flood Victims Receive Rs 30 Crore Aid; 15,000 Beneficiaries Assisted
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News18•23-09-2026, 10:30
Palghar Flood Victims Receive Rs 30 Crore Aid; 15,000 Beneficiaries Assisted
- •The Palghar administration has distributed Rs 30 crore in financial assistance to 15,000 flood-affected individuals in the district.
- •Heavy rains between July 5 and 10 caused widespread damage in Vasai, Virar, and Nalasopara areas.
- •Around 19,000 applicants were identified, with 15,000 receiving Rs 20,000 each due to error-free documentation.
- •Approximately 4,000 applications are pending due to discrepancies in bank account numbers, names, or addresses.
- •An online rectification drive and a verification camp at Vasai tehsil office (September 21-25) have been launched to resolve pending payouts.
Key Questions Answered
The Palghar administration has distributed a collective financial assistance of Rs 30 crore to 15,000 flood victims who suffered damage in the Vasai, Virar, and Nalasopara areas.
Eligible victims with error-free documentation have received individual financial assistance of Rs 20,000 each from the administration.
An online rectification drive has been launched where applicants can track their status, and a verification camp is organised at the Vasai tehsil office from September 21 to 25 to resolve errors.
