2023 Nagpur flood
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The 2023 Nagpur Flood was a flooding event that occurred in the city of Nagpur in the Indian State of Maharashtra on September 24, 2023. The flood caused deaths and economic destruction with several hundred people being evacuated in various parts of the city.
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| affected = Nagpur inclusive of Vidarbha Regions
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Cause
The flood was caused due to 109 mm heavy rains in the city, causing the Nag river to overflow into nearby areas, flooding homes, schools commercial areas and hospitals.{{Cite web |last=Mitra |first=Anwesha |date=2023-09-24 |title='Could have minimised damage if...': Devendra Fadnavis as rain cripples Nagpur |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/we-could-have-minimised-damage-if-maharashtra-deputy-cm-devendra-fadnavis-visits-flood-hit-nagpur-11695545622978.html |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=mint |language=en}} An ill-planned storm water drainage system and encroachment along the Nag river that blocks the flow of the river.{{Cite web |title='Irreversible blunder' - Nagpur's fate ?? |url=https://www.thehitavada.com/Encyc/2023/9/27/-Irreversible-blunder-Nagpur-s-fate-.html |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=www.thehitavada.com |language=en}} Additionally, unchecked growth of Eichhornia weed in the Ambazari lake, caused by sewage intrusion, flowed with the current and blocked major discharge points along the Nag river which also contributed to the flooding.{{Cite web |title=Ambazari area hit by floods due to Eichhornia weeds infestation |url=https://www.thehitavada.com/Encyc/2023/9/24/Ambazari-area-hit-by-floods-due-to-Eichhornia-weeds-infestation.html |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=www.thehitavada.com |language=en}}
Aftermath
There were four recorded deaths and more than 400 people were evacuated{{Cite web |date=2023-09-24 |title=Watch {{!}} Nagpur flooded amid heavy rainfall; 4 dead, 400 evacuated so far |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/watch-videos-nagpur-floods-8953557/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} from their homes by rescue and relief teams including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).{{Cite web |date=2023-09-23 |title=Rain wreak havoc in Nagpur; NDRF, SDRF deployed in flooded areas |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/rain-nagpur-ndrf-sdrf-flooded-areas-8953225/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} An estimated 10000 houses were affected.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-27 |title=NHAI will rebuild the damage bridge near Panchsheel Talkies in 3 to 4 months - The Live Nagpur |url=https://thelivenagpur.com/2023/09/27/nhai-will-rebuild-the-damage-bridge-near-panchsheel-talkies-in-3-to-4-months/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |language=en-US}} A relief fund of ₹10,000 was announced for affected families and ₹5,00,0000 for affected business owners.{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2023-09-23 |title=Nagpur Rains: Flood-Affected Families To Get Financial Support From Government |url=https://www.bqprime.com/nation/nagpur-rains-flood-affected-families-to-get-financial-support-from-government |access-date=2023-10-03 |website=BQ Prime |language=en}} A bridge on the Nag river collapsed, blocking a major highway in the city. The retaining wall of Nag river had collapsed at various locations.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-27 |title=Daga lauout skating rink slab on Nag River which caused the flood will be broken soon - The Live Nagpur |url=https://thelivenagpur.com/2023/09/27/daga-lauout-skating-rink-slab-on-nag-river-which-caused-the-flood-will-be-broken-soon/ |access-date=2023-10-03 |language=en-US}} On November 5, 2023, a flood mitigation project worth ₹266.63 crore was announced for repairs to infrastructure and improving drainage deepening of the Nag river, strengthening the dam at Ambazari, desilting of the Ambazari lake and removal of encroachments.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-05 |title=Rs 266.63-crore flood mitigation project approved for Nagpur city |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/rs-266-63-crore-flood-mitigation-project-approved-for-nagpur-city-9013666/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} {{Cite news |date=2023-11-05 |title=Nag river encroachments to be razed, bed to be widened, Ambazari dam fortified: TOI told you so |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/nag-river-encroachments-to-be-razed-bed-to-be-widened-ambazari-dam-fortified-toi-told-you-so/articleshow/104978587.cms |access-date=2023-11-22 |issn=0971-8257}}