Deputy Chief Minister Shinde Receives Calls from Flood-Affected Students and Parents; Exam Form Deadline Extended
Deputy Chief Minister Shinde received numerous calls from students and parents in flood-affected areas, highlighting their difficulties, news agency ANI reported. Speaking to reporters, Shinde said,
“I was getting calls from many students and farmer parents in the flood-affected areas. They were saying that due to the flood situation, it is not possible for the 12th standard students to fill out the exam form. Tomorrow is the last date to fill out the 12th standard exam form.”
In response, Shinde intervened and contacted Education Minister Dada Bhuse. Following their conversation, the deadline to submit the Class 12 exam forms has been extended to October 20, according to ANI.
“I understood the situation and spoke to the Education Minister Dada Bhuse over the phone and considering the difficulties of the parents and students, the exam date of the 12th standard students was postponed to October 20. Due to this, many students will get relief,” he added.
This decision aims to provide relief to thousands of students struggling to meet the original deadline amid the flood crisis. The extension will allow students to focus on their studies without the added pressure of form submission and ensure they can appear for the exams without hindrance.
Impact of Recent Floods on Students
The recent floods in Maharashtra have caused significant disruptions, affecting students’ ability to study and prepare for exams. Many have lost study materials, books, and notes, worsening their situation during this critical exam period.
Maharashtra Flood Alert: IMD Issues Orange Warning
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall, reported ANI.
Thane District Collector Shrikrishna Panchal stated that relocation plans are in place for 42 riverside villages to safeguard residents.
Deputy CM Shinde on Flood Preparedness
On Sunday, Deputy CM Shinde assured that officials remain on high alert and are prepared to manage heavy rainfall amid the ongoing flood situation in the Marathwada region.
Speaking to reporters, he said,
“All officials are on alert. We are prepared to handle heavy rainfall whenever it happens. Arrangements are in place, from boats to pumping equipment. Many buildings in Thane and Ulhasnagar have been affected by the rain, and people will be shifted if necessary. Wherever there is a chance of water accumulation, people will be relocated. Officials are working as a team, and people will be provided relief.”
Review of Flood Situation by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Earlier, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a detailed review of the flood situation in Solapur and Beed districts on Sunday. He directed the administration to intensify relief and rescue operations while ensuring citizen safety amid ongoing heavy rainfall in the Marathwada region.
Key updates from the review include:
– In Solapur, 4,002 people have been rescued from flood-affected areas so far.
– Nearly 6,500 people are currently staying in relief camps equipped with food, drinking water, and healthcare facilities.
– The Akshaya Patra Foundation is providing meals to villages as needed.
– To address fodder shortages for livestock, Fadnavis ordered the immediate supply of fodder, with plans to expand distribution from Monday.
– Damage assessments of affected houses are underway on a large scale.
– As interim relief, families are being provided with Rs 10,000 in cash along with 10 kg of rice and 10 kg of wheat.
– Villages along rivers have been placed on high alert with evacuation plans ready if required.
– In Ashti, 60 citizens have been safely relocated.
– Since September, approximately 2,567 families have had to be relocated due to flooding.
– Ten people have lost their lives, and financial assistance has been provided to eight affected families.
CM Fadnavis instructed officials in both districts to remain on the ground, coordinate closely with state agencies, and ensure that relief measures—particularly food, water, healthcare, and fodder supply—are sustained without interruption. He emphasized the importance of proactive evacuation of vulnerable villages to prevent further loss of life.
The Maharashtra government continues to monitor the situation closely and is committed to providing necessary assistance to those affected by the floods.
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