Twelve people have lost their lives in the floods in Maharashtra’s Nanded district since August 14, an official said on Thursday. According to a preliminary damage report, 142 animals have also died, and crops spread over 4.47 lakh hectares across 1,299 villages have been destroyed, reported PTI.

Of the 12 deaths, nine were reported from Nanded district, while three were from the neighbouring state of Telangana. Additionally, 338 houses—both kuccha and pucca—have sustained damage due to the heavy rains and flooding.

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has rescued 386 people from various flood-affected villages so far, the report said. Floodwaters entered 2,645 houses, impacting 11,227 residents, reported PTI.