US EditionHeavy Rain Lashes Nagpur; Schools Shut, Rescue Operations Underway as Flash Flood Threat Looms Large
NAGPUR DISTRICT, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, JUL 9 – Nagpur district recorded over 170 mm of rain in nine hours, prompting authorities to close all schools and launch rescue and dewatering operations to manage flooding.
- On July 9, 2025, Nagpur district experienced severe waterlogging and flooding due to heavy rainfall, prompting school closures and widespread rescue operations.
- The India Meteorological Department has issued a severe weather warning for Nagpur and Wardha districts following continuous heavy rainfall over three days, including 202.4 mm recorded in the past 24 hours.
- Rescue teams from Nagpur Municipal Corporation, Mihan Fire Brigade, NDRF, and SDRF evacuated over 138 people from flood-affected homes and rescued stranded individuals across rural and urban areas.
- District Collector Vipin Itankar urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel, stating, "Do not step out of your homes unless necessary," while CM Fadnavis called for strict safety precautions amid ongoing thunderstorms.
- The flooding disrupted transport and daily life with over 23 roads and bridges damaged or submerged, while authorities continued dewatering and monitoring as heavy rain forecasts persist.
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Nagpur city of Maharashtra has been receiving continuous heavy rainfall for the last three days, due to which the entire city is submerged in water. There is waterlogging in many areas and houses are flooded. Roads are not visible as they are completely submerged in water. In the last 24 hours, 172.2 mm of rain has been recorded in Nagpur.
Nagpur Rains: Schools and Colleges Closed After Heavy Rainfall, NMC Begins Rescue Operation, Dewatering After Severe Waterlogging (Watch Videos)
Parts of Nagpur witnessed severe waterlogging on Wednesday morning, following heavy rainfall on Tuesday. Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has begun the rescue operation and dewatering process. Nagpur Rains: Schools and Colleges Closed After Heavy Rainfall, NMC Begins Rescue Operation, Dewatering After Severe Waterlogging (Watch Videos).
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In view of continuous rainfall and the forecast of further heavy showers, District Collector Vipin Itankar has ordered the closure of all schools and colleges across the district for Wednesday.
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