Nagpur, 09 July (HS):

As heavy rains lashed Nagpur through Tuesday night and Wednesday morning,

several parts of the city plunged into crisis, with flooded homes and blocked

roads. Rescue operations are underway in several parts of the city.

A rescue operation is

underway in Narasala, near the cremation ground, where several people were

reportedly trapped in rising floodwaters. The Nagpur Fire Department has

deployed teams with rescue boats and safety gear, working relentlessly to bring

people to safety.

Authorities have

appealed to residents in low-lying areas to stay indoors and avoid flooded

streets. Emergency helplines have been activated, and NMC’s disaster response

teams remain on high alert.

Schools, colleges closed: The District Collector declared a holiday for

schools and colleges following heavy rains and forecast of very heavy rains by

the Met Office.

Railway tracks submerged: Flooding

at Nagpur Railway Station, left platforms waterlogged, and train tracks

submerged under knee-deep water. The deluge brought several key services to a

halt, creating chaos for thousands of passengers.

Stagnant water is pooling across the tracks and platform areas, with water reaching up to the

base of halted trains. Commuters struggled to navigate the waterlogged

premises, while railway authorities rushed to manage the situation.

Officials from

Central Railway confirmed that multiple trains were delayed or diverted due to

track inundation. Emergency pumping operations were launched, and inspection

teams are currently assessing potential electrical and signalling hazards.

Railway authorities

have urged passengers to check real-time updates on train schedules before

arriving at the station. With the India Meteorological Department (IMD)

forecasting more rain in the coming days, officials are on high alert.

Rivers Overflowing, Roads Blocked: The Chandrabhaga River near Brahmapuri village

and the Kolar River near Patansaongi have both overflowed, flooding bridges on

the Dhapewada–Patansaongi state highway.

With water flowing dangerously

over bridges on both rivers, authorities have immediately suspended traffic in

both directions, leaving several villages temporarily cut off.

Local administration

has issued alerts urging motorists to avoid the route and seek safer

alternatives. Residents in nearby low-lying areas have also been asked to

remain on high alert as water levels continue to rise due to upstream inflows.

The critical road for goods transport between Hingna and Kalmeshwar now lies submerged. The road connected two major industrial areas.

With more rainfall forecast in the next 24 hours, the local administration is on high alert.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar