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Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- 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.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Time of India
Engr, doc's son & BCom grad caught with drugs
Nagpur: In a crime that defies stereotypes, three young men from educated and privileged backgrounds were busted early Wednesday at Powergrid Chowk under Kapil Nagar police station limits, with mephedrone (MD) drugs and luxury gadgets worth over Rs10 lakh. The arrests were made following a pre-dawn trap laid by Kapil Nagar police. Kapil Nagar police station senior PI Satish Ade told TOI, "Acting on a tip-off, we laid a trap and at around 4.30am apprehended the trio. Two more suspects are absconding, and we're digging deeper to uncover whether a larger network is involved." The accused — Priyanshu Shukla (23), a BCom graduate, Abhishek Bhawarkar (25), a BE graduate, and Ansh (22), son of an MBBS doctor and a restaurant owner — were found in possession of synthetic drug powder, high-end mobile phones, and a four-wheeler, police said. Police said Priyanshu was caught with 4.25 grams of suspected mephedrone valued at Rs42,500. The police have also seized high-end mobile phones and a four-wheeler bearing MP registration number, together worth Rs8.25 lakh. The operation was carried out under the guidance of DCP Niketan Kadam and ACP Satyavirkumar Bandiwar. A case was filed under sections 8(a), 22(b), and 29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
