DISASTER SPECIFIC PRONENESS

Floods

 

FLOOD PRONE VILLAGES/TOWNS IN NAGPUR DISTRICT

Nagpur Urban Area

Nagpur Rural Area

Kamptee Taluka

Hingna Taluka

Katol Taluka

Narkhed Taluka

Saoner Taluka

Kalmeshwar Taluka

Mouda Taluka

Ramtek Taluka

Parshioni Taluka

Umred Taluka

Kuhi Taluka

Bhiwapur Taluka

 

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Introduction
  • The district can be divided into two basin areas Wardha river basin and Vainganga river basin.
  • Being at the foothills of the Satpura ranges, most of the 13 rivers ( essentially tributaries of the two main rivers , Wardha and Vainganga ) have a possibility of flooding during monsoons. Otherwise , they dry up for most part of the year ,In addition,there are a number of nalas (Canals).
  • Nalas are non – Perennial streams and are generally prone to flash floods.
  • Many of these nalas have a large catchment area and, therefore offer opportunities for medium or minor irrigation projects.
  • One can see a medium project being undertaken which guarantees some irrigation in absence of adequate rainfall.
  • There is only one major dam and three under construction whereas there are eleven medium dams with three
    under construction.
  • These dams also help in the mitigation of flash floods in the downstream region. Rivers on the other hand are perennial streams.
  • Watershed management schemes, undertaken by Agriculture Department, are not necessarily planned for flood prevention. But regular watershed schemes in villages have contributed a lot in reducing flooding of small rivers and nalas originating in the district. As of now, 16 villages have been covered under watershed development.
  • Crash program for watershed development can reduce frequency and force of floods.
  • 13.51% of the population live in flood prone area. However, building codes, land use regulations and zoning are implemented partially only in the urban areas. The implementation of these is totally absent in the rural areas.
  • All blue zone river side low lying localities in city of Nagpur as also Rural & Urban areas need a well planned tree plantation scheme and shifting of houses to safer sites.
  • During the last thirty years, seven major flood occurrences with 606 deaths and total loss of approximately Rs. 814 million. The amount spent on relief and rehabilitation has been Rs. 325 Million. Flood losses in 1962 Floods in Wardha River, 1975 Floods in Vena River, 1991 Floods in Wardha River & floods in all Rivers of the District in 1994 were very heavy.

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The response plan of Nagpur District with reference to the risk assessment of Floods is discussed below:-

Risk assessment of Nagpur District

Nagpur District’s geographical situation is such that rivers having substantial catchment area in the Satpura hills of Madhya Pradesh enter this District in the northern parts and flow in the plains of the District generally in southern direction. These major rivers are Wardha, Wainganga, kanhan Pench. The history of last 50 years reveals that if there is heavy rainfall in the Satpura hills of the catchment area of Rivers Wardha, Kanhan or Pench rivers is Betul and Chhindwara Districts of Madhya Pradesh, sudden & big flash floods occur in these rivers.

In Wardha river flash and big floods had occurred in 1959,1962,1979 and 1991. The Wardha river floods of 1962 and 1991 were very severe causing heavy loss of life, property, crops and infrastructure . After the devastating flood of 1991 (July) all the hoses in 14 villages of Narkhed taluka of Nagpur District were shifted to safer sites. In terms of damages, Wardha river causes most severe damages to houses, land and infrastructure in Narkhed taluka of Nagpur District were shifted to safer sites. In terms of damages to houses, land and infrastructure in Narked taluka of Nagpur District, Since gaothans of Mowad and other 13 river side villages have been shifted in 1991-92, the possibility of large scale loss of life and house damage has reduced. However , low lying agricultural lands, crops and infrastructure like roads,electric poles, culverts , farm cattles and crops / Plantations on low lying lands of river side villages in Narkhed taluka from Mowad to Jalalkheda and Thadipaoni villages still will require careful watch during monsoon months every year. The cropping pattern in low lying areas needs to be carefully changed to Rabbi pattern and steps need to be taken by soil Conservation Department to introduce measures to control soil erosion of rich black soil of these villages. Mowad town and Jalalkheda village should be connected by wireless set to ensure timely flood warning even though now they have been resettled on safer sites. For getting timely warning in wardha river the Railway Authorities of Central Railway at Multai. Tigaon and Pandhurna be informed to alert Tahsidars of Narkhed and Katol and Collector, Nagpur by telephone any time when there is heavy rainfall in the catchment area of Wardha river and water level in Wardha river rises.

There is also need for a monitoring station of Central Water Commission in the catchment area of Wardha river in Multai/Pandhurna taluka of Madhya Pradesh for ensuring timely warning to Tahsildar, Narkhed and Collector, Nagpur. The frequency of heavy floods in river kanhan and Pench is once in 10 years and Kamptee town is specially susceptible to the floods in Kanhan and Pench rivers. Low lying areas of Kamptee cantonment and Kamptee town need flood protection measures .  Whenever heavy rains occur in the catchment areas of these two rivers in Chhindwara District of Madhya Pradesh, the Collector, Chhindwara may be moved to issue warnings to Collector , Nagpur about heavy rains and floods in Kanhan / Pench rivers. Vena River Floods in 1979 caused very heavy damage. Vena river floods are rare but when occur cause huge damage.

As far Wainganga river, warnings about floods are received from Central Water Commission and Collector, Balaghat (M.P.) and Collector, Bhandara.

In case of heavy floods in river Wardha, Collector, Wardha and Collectors of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli should be alerted by Collector, Nagpur also. Vena River has its catchment in Kalmeshwar and Katol Talukas, and though a small river, it requires watch against flash floods.

In case of heavy floods in river Wainganga, Collector, Nagpur should also issue warnings to Collector, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli. The Government machinery i.e. man power and vehicles like jeeps/trucks/tankers are adequate to deal with flood situations in Nagpur District. However, for shifting stranded population, there is urgent need of 3 mechanized boats of medium size for Nagpur District. These boats may be allowed to be purchased for flood control measures by Collector, Nagpur and may be maintained by Irrigation Department.


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Floods in Nagpur city

Nagpur city is susceptible to sudden flash floods in Pilli and Nag rivers which pass through the city. Whenever there is heavy rainfall, the low lying areas adjoining these rivers are affected. Nagpur being the Corporation city, it is worthwhile that the Corporation of the city of Nagpur initiates special measures for flood control control in localities close to rivers Nag and Pilli. Disilting of Nag river and construction of embankment on the remaining areas of the banks of these two rivers need special attention of Corporation and Nagpur Improvement Trust authorities. Unauthorized constructions in low lying flood prone areas on the banks of these two rivers need to be surveyed, checked and controlled. Special vigilance by Corporation and Government departments is necessary. Steps for strengthening the embankment of Ambazari tank and Gorewara tank may be taken from time to time by the Nagpur Corporation authorities to ensure safety of these bunds, keeping in view heavy rains and Earth Quake contingencies.

Pre-monsoon clearance of drainage system and rivers/nallah beds in Nagpur city is also suggested as a flood control measure. Slums in low lying areas need to be convered under flood control measures by the Corporation authorities. Cement concretes foundation and wall treatment upto lintel level may be helpful, for houses standing in low lying areas of the city.


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LIST BELOW INDICATES FLOOD PRONE VILLAGES/ TOWNS IN NAGPUR DISTRICT
Nagpur Urban Area

Sr. No

Name of Taluka

Name of flood prone Villages/Towns

Name of River/Nallah/Tank

1)

Nagpur (Urban)

Ramdespeth

Ambazhari Tank

2)

Do

Kacchipura Hutment

Telangkhedi Tank

3)

Do

Behind Dharampeth College

Futala Tank

4)

Do

Hutment area near Telangkhedi Tank

Telangkhedi Tank

5)

Do

Girls High School, Kumbhartoli

Nag River

6)

Do

Tulsibagh,
behind Corporation Girls High School.

---Do---

7)

Do

Bhuneshwar,Shivajinagar

---Do---

9)

Do

Nandanwan Layout
Portion on the Bank of the River

---Do---

10)

Do

Kumbhartoli Juna Bagadganj

---Do---

11)

Do

Shastrinagar

---Do---

12)

Do

Padole Nagar, Hiwari Nagar

---Do---

13)

Do

Buddhanagar

Chambhar Nallah

14)

Do

Panchsheel Nagar

---Do---

15)

Do

Adarsha Nagar

---Do---

16)

Do

Taj Nagar

---Do---

17)

Do

Azad Nagar

---Do---

18)

Do

Sanjay Nagar

Pilli River

19)

Do

Wanjra /Wanjri

---Do---

20)

Do

Nara

---Do---

21)

Nagpur (Urban)

Zingabai Takli

Pilli River

22)

Do

Pension Nagar

---Do---

23)

Do

Gorewada

---Do---

24)

Do

Badkas Chowk

Lakdipool Nallah


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Nagpur Rural Area

1)

Nagpur (Rural)

Kolar

Kolar River

2)

Do

Borli

Wena River

3)

Do

Dudhal

--Do--

4)

Do

Ruikhairi

--Do--

5)

Do

Rengapar

--Do--

6)

Do

Ashtha

--Do--

7)

Do

Sonegaon

Local Nallah

8)

Do

Mohgaon

--Do--

9)

Do

Ridhora

Wena River

10)

Do

Kanhalgaon

---Do---

11)

Do

Jaipur

---Do---

12)

Do

Mhasala

---Do---

13)

Do

Pardi

---Do---

14)

Do

Ghoghali

Nallah ( Pench )

15)

Do

Salai Godhani

Dhorya Nallah.

16)

Do

Dahegaon

Dahegaon Tank.


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Kamptee Taluka

1) Kamptee Taluka Kamptee Kanhan River & Bagpur Nallah

2)

Do

Ajani

Kanhan River

3)

Do

Gada

---Do---

4)

Do

Neri

---Do---

5)

Do

Ungaon

---Do---

6)

Do

Sonegaon

---Do---

7)

Do

Bhamewada

---Do---

8)

Do

Chikna

---Do---

9)

Do

Bina

Kanhan,Pench River

10)

Do

Badbina

---Do---

11)

Do

Tandulwani

Kanhan, Pench river

12)

Do

Khapa

---Do---

13)

Do

Asoli

Nag River

14)

Do

Mahalgaon

---Do---

15)

Do

Sawali

---Do---

16)

Do

Garla

---Do---

17)

Do

Shioni

---Do---

18)

Do

Zarap

---Do---

19)

Do

Temasna

Dholya-Polya Nallah

20)

Do

Khedi

Dholya- Polya Nallah

21)

Do

Pandharkawada

---Do---

22)

Do

Aalka

---Do---

23)

Do

Kusumbi

---Do---

24)

Do

Yerkheda

Wagdura Nallah

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Hingna Taluka

1)

Hingna (Taluka)

Deoli (Kalbande)

Bor River

2)

Do

Digdoh (Pande)

---Do---

3)

Do

Gidamgarh

---Do---

4)

Do

Adegaon

---Do---

5)

Do

Magrul

Wena River

6)

Do

Khairi

---Do---

7)

Do

Sangam

---Do--- and Nallah

8)

Do

Hingna

Wena River

9)

Do

Raipur

---Do---

10)

Do

Sukli (Gupchup)

---Do---

11)

Do

Khadki

---Do---

12)

Do

Takli(Sukli)

---Do---

13)

Do

Kotewada

---Do---

14)

Do

Gumgaon

---Do---

15)

Do

Bhansoli

Local Nallah

16)

Do

Dhanoli

---Do---

17)

Do

Nagalwadi

---Do---

18)

Hingna(Taluka)

Kinhi

Local Nallah

19)

Do

Mandav Ghorad

Salaimendha Tank

20)

Do

Mangli

---Do---

21)

Do

Kanholibara

kanholi Nallah Project

22)

Do

Ghodeghat

Ghodeghat Nallah

23)

Do

Anjangaon

Anjangaon Tank

24)

Do

Khaori (Godhani)

Trushna River

25)

Do

Sawangi (Deoli)

Sawangi Nallah

26)

Do

Tukhumari

Wena River

27)

Do

Khadigota

local Nallah

28)

Do

Shirul

Wena River

29)

Do

Umathna

---DO--

30)

Do

Takalghat

Trushna River

31)

Do

Pipri

---DO--

32)

Do

Deoli (Ni)

---DO--

33)

Do

Sawangi (Ni)

Sawangi Nallah

34)

Do

Neri

Local Nallah

35)

Do

Girola

---DO--

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Katol Taluka

1)

Katol Taluka

Panchdhar

Jam River

2)

Do

Sawali

-- DO --

3)

Do

Sawali (Bazar)

-- DO --

4)

Do

Peth Budhwar

-- DO --

5)

Do

Katol

-- DO --

6)

Do

Kondhali

-- DO --

7)

Do

Dudhala

-- DO --

8)

Do

Digras

-- DO --

9)

Do

Karla

-- DO --

10)

Do

Wadhona

-- DO --

11)

Do

Sirsawadi

-- DO –

12)

Do

Yerla (Dhote)

-- DO –

13)

Do

Ridhora

River Chandrabhaga

14)

Katol (Tal.)

Murti

River Kad

15)

Do

Chikhali Maina

River Landgi

16)

Do

Wandali

-- DO --

17)

Do

Mhasli

-- DO --

18)

Do

Kalambhao

-- DO --

19)

Do

Linga

Nallah coming from Dhaolapur.

20)

Do

Dhaolapur

Nallah coming from Bramhapuri.

21)

Do

Hatla

Nallah coming from Ajangaon.

22)

Do

Wai

Nallah coming from Kachari-Sawanga.

23)

Do

Dhotiwada

Local Nallah

24)

Do

Wadvihira

Local Nallah

25)

Do

Dorli (Bhandwalkar)

Nallah comming from Rajnimukni.

26)

Do

Kachari Sawanga

Jam River.

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Narkhed Taluka

1)

Narkhed Taluka

Thugaondeo

Wardha River

2)

Do

Didargaon

Chandrabhaga River

3)

Do

Madna

Wardha River

4)

Do

Jalalkheda

Wardha & Jamb River

5)

Do

Peth Ismailpur

Wardha River

6)

Do

Girnapur

---DO--

7)

Do

Bharsingi

Jamb River

8)

Do

Narsingi

Jamb,Madar River

9)

Do

Karanjoli

Wardha,JambRiver

10)

Do

Sahajapur

Madar, Jamb ver

11)

Do

Naigaon (Thakare)

Jamb River

12)

Do

Datewadi

Govt. Nallah

13)

Do

Wadvihira

---DO--

14)

Narkhed Taluka

Kharbadi

Wardha River Khedi

16)

Do

Mahendri

---DO--

17)

Do

Thadipaoni

---DO--

18)

Do

Barpaoni

Wesasva Nallah

19)

Do

Tara

Kal River

20)

Do

Khalangodri

Kal River & Nallah

21)

Do

Ambada (s)

Wenar Nallah

22)

Do

Saiwada

Wardha River

23)

Do

Ramthi

Daitobacha Nallah

24)

Do

Rampuri

Kad River

25)

Do

Bhisnoor

Jam River

26)

Do

Khushalpur

---Do---

27)

Do

Naigaon Dhote

---Do---

28)

Do

Thaturwada

Jam River,Jivna River

29)

Do

Parsodi (D)

Chandrabhaga,Madar River

30)

Do

Kharashi

Kad River & Satai Nala.

31)

Do

Jamgaon (BZ)

Sukicha Nallah

32)

Do

Mowad

Wardha Nallah

33)

Do

Belona

Jivna River

34)

Do

Mohadi (D)

Madar River

35)

Do

Narkhed

---Do---

36)

Do

Kharsoli

---Do---

37)

Do

Yerla

Jivna River

38)

Do

Indora

---Do---

39)

Do

Gangaldoh

---Do---

40)

Do

Khairgaon

Wardha River

41)

Do

Deoli

---Do---

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Saoner Taluka

1)

Saoner Taluka

Khairi (Dhalgaon)

Kanhan River

2)

Do

Tembhurdoh

----Do----

3)

Do

Raiwadi

----Do----

4)

Do

Kharduka

----Do----

5)

Do

Kocchi

----Do----

6)

Do

Khapa peth

----Do----

7)

Do

Bawangaon

----Do----

8)

Do

Ramdogri

----Do----

9)

Do

Wakodi

----Do----

10)

Do

Pota

----Do----

11)

Do

Sillewada

----Do----

12)

Do

Bhanegaon

----Do----

13)

Do

Kirnapur

----Do----

14)

Do

Waghali

----Do----

15)

Do

Saoner

Kolar River.

16)

Do

Pipla (Dak Bunglow)

----Do----

17)

Do

Patansawangi

----Do----

18)

Do

Wathoda

----Do----

19)

Do

Angowada

----Do----

20)

Do

Borugwada

----Do----

21)

Do

Patkakhedi

----Do----

22)

Do

Maralegaon

----Do----

23)

Do

Manegaon

----Do----

24)

Do

Takli

----Do----

25)

Do

Gujarkhedi

----Do----

26)

Do

Dahegaon (Rangari)

----Do----

27)

Do

Golewadi

----Do----

28)

Do

Nandapur

Kanhan River.

29)

Do

Parsodi

Local Nallah.

30)

Do

Walni

Kanhan River.

31)

Do

Kelvad

Local Nallah.

32)

Do

Nandori

Local Nallah.

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Kalmeshwar Taluka

1)

Kalmeshwar (Taluka)

Khairi (H)

Mordham River.

2)

Do

Nimji

Vena Jalashay.

3)

Do

Waroda

Mordham River.

4)

Do

Bramhani

----Do----

5)

Do

Sawali (Bz)

----Do----

6)

Do

Dhorad

----Do----

7)

Do

Uparwahi

----Do----

8)

Do

Ghogli

----Do----

9)

Do

Linga

Mordham Nallah.

10)

Do

Tindgi

Kolar River

11)

Do

Susundri

Chandrabhaga River

12)

Do

Sawandri

---Do---

13)

Do

Dhakdoh

Nallah adjacent to village

14)

Do

Pardi (De)

Chandrabhaga River

15)

Do

Khairi (De)

--Do---

16)

Do

Yalkapar

---Do---

17)

Do

Pipla (Ki)

Sindi Nallah

18)

Do

Sawangi (W)

Madhuganga River

19)

Do

Wadhona (Kh)

Chandrabhaga River

20)

Do

Sawali (Kh)

---Do---

21)

Do

Wadhona (Bz)

---Do---

22)

Do

Peth Ubali

---Do---

23)

Do

Madhha Sawangi

---Do---

24)

Do

Dhapewada (Bz)

---Do---

25)

Do

Hardoli

---Do---

26)

Do

Sonapar

---Do---

27)

Do

Dhurkheda

---Do---

28)

Do

Dorli (Min)

---Do---

29)

Do

Borgaon (Kh)

Jam Nallah

30)

Do

Sindi

---Do---

31)

Do

Zunki

---Do---

32)

Do

Sonoli (Rithi)

---Do---

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Mouda Taluka

1)

Mouda Taluka

Kirnapur

Kanhan River

2)

Do

Kumbhapur

---Do---