07-07-2025
All Departments On High Alert As Civic Body Races To Prevent Repeat Of 2023 Deluge
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Nagpur: Incessant rain since Sunday night has put the city's disaster response machinery on high alert, with 24x7 surveillance and an emergency response plan in place to mitigate flood risks.
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee City Operation Centre (COC), established under the Smart City project, is maintaining round-the-clock vigilance. COC officials, aided by live feeds from hundreds of cameras across the city, are promptly addressing waterlogging and traffic snarls.
In several cases, teams were dispatched within minutes to drain water from key junctions, preventing prolonged traffic disruptions.
Determined to avoid a repeat of the September 23, 2023 deluge, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is leaving no stone unturned.
The civic body has urged residents—especially those in low-lying areas—to stay alert and report rain-related issues via helplines.
Municipal commissioner Abhijeet Chaudhari, along with additional commissioners Vasumana Pant, Vaishnavi B, and Ajay Charthanakar, is personally monitoring the situation. Special teams—including the grievance call centre, sanitation wing, transport department, and Smart City officials—are working round the clock to ensure swift resolution of complaints and on-ground emergencies.
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The fire department is also on its toes. Its Regional Disaster Response Unit is keeping a close watch for tree falls, fire hazards, and other emergencies.
"All departments have been placed on high alert. Our fire personnel are working in three shifts across all fire stations, equipped with disaster response gear like 30 water pumps, 12 mud pumps, and 13 rescue boats. These are fully functional and ready for deployment," said Chief Fire Officer Tushar Barahate.
"We remain in constant coordination with the COC and are ready to move the moment an alert is issued," he added.
Meanwhile, chief sanitation officer Dr. Gajendra Mahalle is patrolling vulnerable spots to ensure no drain is left choked. Flow in major nullahs is being monitored in real time to prevent blockages, and low-lying zones remain under constant CCTV surveillance.
"This round-the-clock deployment reflects our commitment to ensuring that no citizen suffers due to monsoon-related issues," a senior official said.
Emergency Contact Numbers for Public Assistance:
Regional Disaster Management Cell (Headquarters): 101 / 0712-2567777 / 2567029
Disaster Control Room: 7030972200
Zone-wise Helpline Numbers:
Laxmi Nagar Zone: 0712-2245833 / 9130616734
Dharampeth Zone: 0712-2565589 / 2567056 / 9823245671
Hanuman Nagar Zone: 0712-2755589 / 9823245673
Dhantoli Zone: 0712-2465299 / 2432344 / 9823350242
Nehru Nagar Zone: 0712-2700090 / 2702126 / 9823313064
Gandhibagh Zone: 0712-2735599 / 2739904 / 9823313086
Satranjipura Zone: 7030577650 / 9823313105
Lakadganj Zone: 0712-2737599 / 2739020 / 9850342942
Ashinagar Zone: 0712-2653476 / 9923799884
Mangalwari Zone: 0712-2599905 / 9823245679
