A short spell of rain on Tuesday afternoon exposed the poor state of Nagpur’s monsoon preparedness. Despite just 13 mm of rainfall recorded for the day, several key areas were severely waterlogged, leading to traffic disruptions and highlighting gaps in drainage systems and coordination of ongoing civic works.
According to a media report in a local daily, despite the involvement of multiple agencies, including Maha-Rail, NHAI, NMC, MSEDCL, OCW, and NMRDA—in pre-monsoon infrastructure work, incomplete or ongoing projects seem to have played a direct role in the flooding. Heavy water accumulation at locations like the Manish Nagar underpass, Narendra Nagar bridge, and Suryanagar underpass caused major traffic bottlenecks, adding to the woes of daily commuters.
Beyond waterlogging, open trenches and dug-up roads across the city worsened the situation, turning a brief spell of rain into a major urban inconvenience. According to the Meteorological Department, Nagpur received just 3 mm of rain by 8:30 am and another 10 mm by 5:30 pm—a total of 13 mm. Yet, the limited rainfall was enough to cause widespread disruption, exposing the city’s inability to cope with even moderate showers.
Nagpur recorded a maximum temperature of 31°C on Tuesday, four degrees below normal. Despite the cooler reading, cloud cover and rising humidity made the weather feel sticky and uncomfortable. Humidity levels rose from 78% in the morning to 92% by evening, following the afternoon showers.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued intermittent rainfall in the region. While heavy showers are not expected immediately, a yellow alert has been issued for Nagpur and other parts of Vidarbha, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next few days.
Across Vidarbha, Chandrapur recorded the highest rainfall at 34 mm, followed by Akola with 19.1 mm, Brahmapuri (18.4 mm), Gadchiroli (15 mm), Amravati (10.8 mm), Bhandara (9 mm), Wardha (8.8 mm), Buldhana (4.1 mm), and Yavatmal (1 mm).
The ongoing issue of waterlogging is being attributed not only to inadequate drainage infrastructure but also to the continued excavation of roads during the monsoon season. Experts have cautioned that if heavy rains hit the region, Nagpur could face a serious crisis unless immediate corrective measures are implemented.
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