The Ramtek Mouda bypass at Ramtek has been closed for traffic following overflow in the area on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the alternative route is open for safe travel.
Along with this Old Kamptee road has also been closed for traffic following the overflow of Pili Nadi.
The Regional Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rainfall for Nagpur and the nearby region on Wednesday.
Due to incessant rains all over Nagpur district, the water-level at many dams have increased and is overflowing.
A total of 14 dams without gates in the district have overflowed while the gates of four dams have been opened.
The gates of Navegaonkhairi, Nandh and Vena dams have been opened to release water and as a result villages in Saoner, Parseoni, Ramtek, Umred and Bhivapur tehsils may face floods.
The villages in Bhivapur tehsil, in particular, face a danger of floods. People residing near the Gosekhurd dam have been asked to remain alert. The district administration has provided helpline numbers 0712-2562668 and 1077 which flood-affected people can contact for seeking assistance.
The district administration has provided helpline numbers 0712-2562668 and 1077 which flood-affected people can contact for seeking assistance.
