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Time of India

Flooding risk persists at Uppalwadi RUB

Nagpur: As incessant rains lashed the city on Monday, the scene at Uppalwadi railway underbridge (RUB) — infamous for waterlogging in monsoon — on Kamptee Road in north Nagpur revived memories of flooding in the RUB left vehicles stuck in knee-deep water and caused traffic snarls stretching for kilometres. By Monday noon, there was ankle-deep water on the Nagpur-bound side of the RUB, while the Kamptee-bound lane was on the verge of flooding. Daily commuters like Sachin Khobragade, a grocer who waded through the rising waters on his two-wheeler, said, "It's a gamble every monsoon. One misstep, and you are stuck in muck." Nearby, the crater-like potholes at Automotive Chowk further slowed down traffic. Senior inspector Satish Ade of Kapil Nagar police station, who led a proactive response, said, "We are coordinating with the civic body and MahaMetro, which is carrying out construction nearby." Joint commissioner of police Navinchandra Reddy issued early warnings, and water pumps were kept on standby to combat potential flooding. However, ongoing civic work add uncertainty. "If the rain persists, there could be major trouble in the night," Ade said. With the showers showing little signs of slowing down, most shops in the markets of North Nagpur, like Jaripatka and Kamal Chowk, remained shut, and there were less-than-usual vehicles on the road. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Residents mostly stayed indoors. "Why risk going out?" said a former govt employee. Surprisingly, the slums along Pili Nadi in Yashodhara Nagar area escaped waterlogging by afternoon. Meanwhile, the Gaddigodam RUB, another perennial trouble spot, was submerged, bringing traffic to a crawl. Local businesses felt the sting. A tea stall owner near Gaddigodam said, "With rainwater, grease and oil from makeshift garages on the footpath also flow on the road." But police and volunteers patrolled the streets, while civic workers monitored drainage systems to prevent waterlogging.