Downpour causes deluge

 

 

 

The city witnessed record-breaking rainfall in last 48 hours. According to Meteorological Department, the city received more than 11 inches rainfall till Thursday. The downpour continued till afternoon, resulting in water-logging in colonies, inundated streets in some areas and water entering into people’s dwellings. Residents of several colonies struggled hard to deal with flooded water. Spokesman of local Metrological Department informed that a total of 280 mm (11.02 inches) of rainfall has been recorded in last 48 hours, bringing total rainfall for this season to 842.8 millimeters (33.18 inches), while in the same period last year, until August 3, 601.5 millimeters (23.68 inches) of rainfall was recorded. Figures show that this year, about 10 inches more rain has been witnessed compared to the same period last year. Incessant heavy rainfall is wreaking havoc in the city and its surrounding areas, causing waterlogging and inconvenience to denizens.

 

Deep depression over Chhattisgarh, which is drawing towards the State and low pressure area from the Bay of Bengal have led to the heavy downpour, which is expected to continue for next two days. Meanwhile the Weather Department has issued Orange Alert for the region. Spokesman of the department said clouds carrying water from Bay of Bengal are causing rainfall due to low pressure area. Average annual rainfall in the district is 52 inches, however till date rainfall figure has reached to 33 inches. Heavy downpour ledto water-logging in many areas of the city, including Gol Bazar, Cherital, Baldevbagh, Damohnaka to Miloniganj route, Samta Colony, Agarwal Colony, Madan Mahal Under Bridge, Gupteshwar, Kripal Chowk, Kachghar Colony, Telegraph Gate No. 4, Bhanatlaia, Raddi Chowki, Adhartal, Jayprakash Nagar, including areas in Ranjhi, Garha etc. Centrally located market places Andheradev, Mukadumganj, Gurandi Bazaar, Prince Street experienced heavy water-logging, causing inconvenience to two-wheeler drivers. Many roads in lower areas have been submerged, affecting traffic flow. Meanwhile the Weather Department has declared orange alert and also forecast heavy rainfall in the region over next 24 hours, clearly indicating that the denizens will have no relief from the situation.