Gadchiroli: The southwest monsoon, now on its retreat, is wreaking havoc. Repeated flooding during this year’s monsoon has left Maharashtra’s Bhamragad taluka like an island. Students, farmers, and patients are facing significant hardship as the taluka has lost contact with the district headquarters five times so far.
Impact of Heavy Rains:
On Thursday, September 25, heavy rains in Chhattisgarh and Bhamragad taluka caused the Pearlkota River to overflow. Traffic on the bridge on the Allapalli-Bhamragad National Highway was completely disrupted due to flooding. More than 50 villages have been cut off.
Bridge Barricading:
As water has entered the bridge, the administration has erected barricades as a precaution. Revenue and police personnel have been deployed for security. Due to this, several Maharashtra State Transport Corporation buses and private vehicles are stranded in Bhamragad.
Substantial Damage Has Occurred Previously:
Over the past few years, residents of Bhamragad taluka have faced significant hardship due to flooding in the Perlakota River. The devastating floods of September 22, 2019, caused significant damage, damaging many homes, farms, and public property.
Need for Alternative Arrangements:
According to the administration, the water on the bridge is expected to recede by noon. This recurring situation has once again highlighted the need for alternative routes for the safety and movement of citizens.
Meteorological Department Forecast:
The regional meteorological department has clarified that the monsoon is still active in Vidarbha. The Nagpur Meteorological Center has reported that rains may begin returning to Vidarbha in the first or second week of October.
A low-pressure area has formed in the Bay of Bengal. Due to this, a cyclone is moving towards central India. The impact will be felt most strongly in Nagpur and Vidarbha. Heavy rain is also expected this week.
