As civic focus intensifies on the Nag River Rejuvenation Project, including course correction and strengthening, another vital water channel is crumbling in silence. This is not a storm drain, but a notified nullah, visible on satellite maps and acknowledged in the city’s Development Plan (DP).
Originating from Hingna T-Point, it runs over 25 km—longer than the 17-km Nag River—passing through Sawarkar Nagar, Manish Nagar, Beltarodi, Kuhi (Umred), and ending near Khed-Pandhurna. Once 60 feet wide, the nullah has shrunk drastically in several areas due to encroachments, debris, and poor maintenance.
In Sawarkar Nagar, residents face stench and sewage overflow due to reduced width. Ironically, in Manish Nagar, the nullah has widened beyond its boundary due to erosion, threatening nearby infrastructure.
Despite handling a larger volume of stormwater and being crucial for flood control, the nullah has been excluded from rejuvenation and desilting projects.
Amit Deshmukh, civil engineer, warns: “This is a full-scale water corridor, not a backyard drain. Ignoring it will flood more than homes—accountability too.”
Aditi Khandelwal, architect, adds: “It’s mapped in the DP. We’re erasing it piece by piece—this is short-sighted and dangerous.”
While crores are spent on the Nag River, this essential drainage line remains off the civic radar. If neglected further, it won’t just reappear on maps—it will return with the fury of monsoon chaos.
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