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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.<br />
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==Cause==<br />
The flood was caused due to 109&nbsp;mm heavy rains in the city, causing the [[Nag River|Nag river]] to overflow into nearby areas, flooding homes, schools commercial areas and hospitals.<ref>{{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}}</ref> An ill-planned storm water drainage system and encroachment along the Nag river that blocks the flow of the river.<ref>{{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}}</ref> Additionally, unchecked growth of ''[[Eichhornia]]'' weed in the [[Ambazari Lake|Ambazari lake]], caused by sewage intrusion, flowed with the current and blocked major [[Discharge (hydrology)|discharge]] points along the Nag river which also contributed to the flooding.<ref>{{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}}</ref><br />
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==Aftermath==<br />
There were four recorded deaths and more than 400 people were evacuated<ref>{{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}}</ref> from their homes by rescue and relief teams including the [[National Disaster Response Force]] (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).<ref>{{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}}</ref> An estimated 10000 houses were affected.<ref>{{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}}</ref> A relief fund of [[₹]]10,000 was announced for affected families and ₹5,00,0000 for affected business owners.<ref>{{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}}</ref> A bridge on the [[Nag River|Nag river]] collapsed, blocking a major highway in the city. The retaining wall of Nag river had collapsed at various locations.<ref>{{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}}</ref> 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|Nag river]], strengthening the dam at Ambazari, desilting of the [[Ambazari Lake|Ambazari lake]] and removal of encroachments.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:2023 disasters in India]]<br />
[[Category:2020s in Maharashtra|2023 floods]]<br />
[[Category:Floods in India]]<br />
[[Category:September 2023 in India]]<br />
[[Category:Natural disasters in Maharashtra|2023 floods]]<br />
[[Category:Nagpur division]]<br />
[[Category:2023 floods in Asia]]</div>Safetechgroupin