Torrential Rains Flood Nagpur, Prompting Red Alert from IMD

Nagpur, India – Persistent heavy rainfall has inundated numerous parts of Nagpur over the past few days, causing widespread waterlogging, overflowing drainage systems, and rising river levels, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The regional weather center reported that the city received 172.2 mm of rain in just nine hours, from 8:30 pm Tuesday to 5:30 am Wednesday.

The IMD has issued a red alert for Nagpur and Wardha districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. In response, local authorities have implemented emergency measures, including the closure of schools and colleges across Nagpur on Wednesday to ensure public safety, as stated by the District Information Office.

The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has been actively managing the crisis, with rescue operations underway in severely affected areas like New Narsala, where homes and vehicles have been submerged. The NMC’s City Operation Centre is monitoring waterlogged zones via CCTV and responding to distress calls, as reported by ANI. Chief Fire & Disaster Management Officer Tushar Barahate told ANI, “Nagpur received heavy rainfall causing waterlogging in the city.”

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The heavy downpour has disrupted daily life, with several state highways closed due to flooding and traffic chaos reported across the city. Low-lying areas such as Narendra Nagar, Trimurti Nagar, and Cotton Market are among the worst hit, with emergency services receiving numerous calls, according to News18.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reviewed the situation on Wednesday, urging residents to take precautions, as reported by Nagpur Today. The IMD has also issued orange alerts for Amravati and Yavatmal districts and yellow alerts for Akola, Washim, Buldhana, Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Gondia, indicating varying rainfall intensities across the Vidarbha region.