Ratnagiri: Bodies of six people were recovered by civil administration after Tiware dam in Ratnagiri breached on Wednesday, causing a flood-like situation in 7 downstream villages.
As many as 22-24 people are feared to be missing, sources said. Around twelve to fifteen houses near the dam were washed away.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to the Ratnagiri collector and took stock of the situation.
He also expressed grief over loss of livesand has ordered an inquiry.
A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), police and volunteers are present at the spot.
Search and rescue operation is underway.
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