The India Meteorological Department (IMD) anticipated significant rainfall, with the chance of exceptionally heavy showers, in Nagpur and adjoining Vidarbha districts over the next two days. Residents have been warned to stay indoors unless necessary. The IMD has issued a red alert for Chandrapur and an orange alert for Nagpur, Amravati, and Wardha districts on Saturday, reported PTI. 

According to the report, Nagpur, Maharashtra`s second capital, has been experiencing heavy rain since Friday. According to officials, the Nagpur airport observatory recorded 90.6 mm of rainfall over a 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Saturday.