Navi Mumbai, July 7 -- Over 200 stranded residents and tourists were rescued and 937 people from 14 villages were evacuated to safer locations by the Raigad district administration as relentless monsoon rain triggered flooding, landslides and rising river levels. Officials said rescue operations were carried out on a war footing by the revenue department and police with support from Aapda Mitra volunteers, non-governmental organisations, and local residents. The district recorded an average rainfall of 236.6 mm till 10am on Sunday. Khalapur received the highest rainfall at 323.3 mm, followed by Mahad at 272.2 mm and Sudhagad at 268.2 mm. Authorities said heavy rainfall in catchment areas, including 625 mm in Lonavala and 463 mm in Mahabaleshwar, led to a sharp rise in river levels across Raigad. By 11am, the Savitri, Amba and Kundalika rivers had crossed the danger mark, while the Patalganga river was flowing at the danger level. As a precautionary measure, 265 families comprising 937 residents have been shifted to relief shelters. Officials said river levels, rainfall and dam storage are being monitored continuously. The district has reported 25 landslides and mudslides, with landslides affecting areas near 73 houses. Three people have been injured in these incidents. Heavy rainfall has also disrupted road connectivity. Vehicles are being diverted through alternate routes, though railway services remain unaffected. The administration confirmed that three people have died and five others remain missing in rain-related incidents across the district. Search operations were underway in Panvel, Karjat and Mahad talukas following separate incidents at waterfalls, rivers and other tourist locations. Preliminary reports indicate that 84 houses have been damaged, while floodwaters entered another 242 houses. Seven cattle sheds have also been damaged. Compensation will be provided to affected families as per government norms....