Nagpur district is drowning—literally and administratively—as relentless rains over the last 48 hours have paralyzed life across 13 of 14 tehsils. One youth is dead, two are missing, and hundreds of homes lie damaged in what’s fast becoming one of the worst monsoon spells in recent memory.
Kartik Shivshankar Ladpe (18) of Uppalwadi was swept away in a raging nullah and confirmed dead. Anil Hanumant Panpatte (35) of Borgaon is still missing.
The damage is staggering: 453 homes partially damaged, 4 destroyed, and 11 cattle lost. Roads have turned into rivers, and 23 bridges were submerged, cutting off several villages across the district.
In a race against time, 138 people have been rescued from submerged homes in Kamptee, Nagpur Rural, Kuhi, and city areas, with SDRF and NDRF teams working alongside locals.
District Collector Dr. Vipin Itankar has urged people to stay indoors as forecasts warn of more downpour. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Guardian Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule have placed the Army and NDRF on standby.
Relief camps have been set up, but the message from citizens is clear: Why does it always take disaster to trigger response? Nagpur needs more than sandbags—it needs serious answers.
This isn’t just a flood—it’s a warning. And the city’s not ready.
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