Maha govt seeks airlift of passengers stranded in train stuck
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In an unprecedented measure, theMaharashtra government on Saturday requested the defenceofficials to arrange airlift of passengers of a train stuck ontracks near Mumbai since Friday night
About 700 passengers of the Mahalaxmi Express arestranded as the train is stuck near Badlapur in adjoiningThane district due to heavy rains, an official said
Heavy rains have been lashing Mumbai and the adjoiningareas, which has led to flooding in several parts. Thedownpour has led to traffic snarls and cancellation of severalflights. It has also affected the movement of trains.
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