Nagpur’s Heavy Downpour Leads to Waterlogged Streets and Power Outages
Nagpur, India: Nagpur was hit by heavy rainfall on Thursday evening, leading to significant waterlogging in low-lying areas and causing traffic jams throughout the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rains for Friday across Vidarbha, including Nagpur.
Areas particularly affected by the downpour included Antuji Nagar, Bhandewadi, Hiwari Nagar, Wardhaman Nagar, Hudkeshwar, and Kalamna. The heavy rain brought with it thunderstorms and lightning, resulting in waterlogged roads at major junctions, which contributed to traffic delays. Many residents also experienced power outages, with linemen working to restore electricity in several neighbourhoods.
The heavy rainfall is linked to a cyclonic circulation affecting Vidarbha and other parts of Maharashtra. In the past 48 hours, various regions have experienced heavy to very heavy rainfall.
On Thursday, the Automatic Weather Station on Wardha Road recorded 82.5 mm of rain, while the Sonegaon observatory reported 19.1 mm by 8:30 PM. Other rainfall totals included 52 mm in Wardha, 22 mm in Amravati, and 12 mm in Yavatmal.
Overall, the monsoon season has brought excess rainfall to districts such as Buldhana, Gadchiroli, Wardha, and Yavatmal. Vidarbha has recorded a total of 1,076.7 mm of rain, exceeding the normal of 926.7 mm. Yavatmal has seen the highest surplus, with 29% above normal rainfall totaling 1,030 mm, while Wardha has received 27% above normal.
Several districts, including Bhandara, Chandrapur, and Gondia, have surpassed 1,000 mm of rainfall this monsoon season, highlighting the severity of the weather conditions in the region.
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