India, Aug. 2 -- Relentless monsoon rains wreaked havoc across Vidarbha over the last three days, claiming at least six lives, inundating villages, damaging standing kharif crops and crippling road connectivity in several districts. Swollen rivers, overflowing streams and flash floods triggered a series of tragic incidents, while rescue teams worked round the clock to evacuate stranded residents from flood-hit areas.

The worst tragedy unfolded in Yavatmal district, where a mother and her two daughters drowned after their car was swept away while crossing a flooded bridge on Friday. The victims were identified as Madhavi Avinash Khandare 40, Prachi Khandare, 17, and Sachi Khandare, 12. The lone survivor, Avinash Khandare, 45, who was driv...