India, July 9 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Nagpur and Wardha districts in Maharashtra, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The warning has prompted the local administration to declare a holiday for all schools and colleges across Nagpur district on Wednesday, July 9, as a precautionary measure.

Nagpur has witnessed relentless rainfall over the past few days, leading to severe waterlogging, overflowing drains, and rising river levels. According to the IMD's regional center, the city recorded 172.2 mm of rain in just nine hours between 8:30 pm on Tuesday and 5:30 am on Wednesday.

Nagpur Collector Vipin Itankar issued an official order stating that s...