Palghar: ₹30 Crore Flood Relief Distributed To 15,000 Beneficiaries In Vasai; 4,000 Cases Pending
Vasai, September 22, 2026: Following the heavy rainfall and flooding between July 5 and 10, nearly 19,000 flood-affected residents in the Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara region have had their losses assessed through official panchnamas. Of these, 15,000 beneficiaries have received government assistance of Rs 20,000 each, amounting to a total of Rs 30 crore. Aid Transferred To 15,000 Beneficiaries…
Palghar's heavy rainfall and flooding between July 5 and 10 led to assessed losses for nearly 19,000 residents in Vasai-Virar and Nalasopara regions. Following the evaluation, 15,000 beneficiaries have been provided with government assistance of Rs 20,000 each, totaling Rs 30 crore. Vasai Tehsildar Deepak Gaikwad announced that official panchnamas were conducted for 19,000 flood-affected residents in Vasai taluka.
While 15,000 beneficiaries received the financial aid through direct bank transfers, around 4,000 cases remain pending due to discrepancies in bank account numbers, names, addresses, or other information. To rectify these discrepancies, Vasai Tehsil Office has established an online correction facility for these affected individuals.
Additionally, a special document verification camp has been organized from September 21 to 25 at the Tehsil Office for residents who have completed their panchnamas but have yet to receive the financial assistance. Tehsildar Gaikwad urged those with discrepancies to utilize the online correction facility and attend the special camp with necessary documents to process their pending assistance.
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