Rescue effort in Palghar as waterlogged roads trap patients, locals help

In the western coastal belt of Palghar, relentless rain turned primary roads into rivers. A private vehicle carrying a patient became stranded in floodwater near Sakhare village. Quick‑thinking youths from nearby Sakhar and Navjhe villages rushed to the scene, pulling the occupants to safety and later using ropes to extract the stuck car. Their spontaneous bravery prevented a potential tragedy and highlighted the community’s readiness to act when official help is delayed.