Marathwada Floods Trigger Alarming 42% Rise in Miscarriages in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

• Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district witnessed a 42% surge in miscarriage incidents, linked to severe rainfall.
• Miscarriages in the district increased from 1,959 (April-Nov 2014) to approximately 2,800 (April-Nov 2025).
• Heavy rainfall (160% above average) caused displacement, medical treatment interruptions, and immense stress for pregnant women.
• Road closures due to floods prevented pregnant women from reaching hospitals, leading to a decrease in *recorded* early miscarriages (2741 in 2024 to 1388 in 2025).
• Experts deem the 42% increase in Sambhajinagar highly alarming, significantly exceeding the typical 8-10% rise in flood-affected areas.

Why It Matters: Heavy Marathwada rains led to a shocking 42% rise in miscarriages, highlighting critical health and disaster management failures.