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Heavy showers in the last 24 hours have caused a lot of inconvenience to people living in the Thane district File photo of Malshej Ghats While last weekend's incessant rainfall came as

a boon to parched Thanekars, it caused several problems as well. Two people drowned in the area following a landslide that took place on Sunday. The landslide also led to a huge traffic jam

in the scenic area. Heavy showers in the last 24 hours have caused a lot of inconvenience to people living in the Thane district. "A 17-year-old boy from Shilfata drowned in the Hedusan

river near Nilje-Diva. His body was recovered on Monday," said an official from the Thane district collectorate. "One more person drowned in the Ulhas river and the fire brigade

staffers were still looking for the body," he added. Meanwhile, a landslide on National Highway 222 (61), near the Kalyan-Malshej ghat, blocked vehicular movement on the road. The

debris was found to be spread over a 12m by 120m area. "The Public Works Department (PWD) is clearing the debris. Due to heavy rains and poor visibility, it has become very difficult to

remove the debris," the official said. The officials also claimed that the road itself was in a good condition and did not have any potholes. "Traffic has been affected because of

this landslide. So the traffic was diverted to Aalefata and Shahapur. We are not expecting any more traffic problems," he said. A truck was also said to have collapsed into the ghat.

"The cleaner was rescued and admitted t to a nearby hospital. The driver is still missing," the official said. At the time of going to the press, the disaster management cell of

the district administration had also been involved, along with other departments, to remove debris from the NH.