In Pictures: Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc In Nagpur, Paralyse Orange City

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Prasad said heavy rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours also. ANI Photo

The orange city registered 265 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, Deputy Director General of Meteorology J R Prasad said. The highest 24-hour rain record in Nagpur stood at 304 mm, which was registered on July 12, 1994. ANI Photo

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who hails from Nagpur, came under fire from both the opposition and ruling ally Shiv Sena for the developments which have necessitated a holiday in all educational institutions on Saturday. ANI Photo

This is the first time in the state's legislative history that a power blackout was witnessed in an ongoing session, especially since the monsoon session was held in Nagpur for only the third time since 1961 and last in 1971 after the state's formation in 1960. PTI Photo

Power was cut off to the legislature building as a precautionary measure after the transformer room was inundated in water, and most parts of the city also remained without electricity as around three feet water accumulated in many areas of the Orange City. PTI Photo

Following a torrential downpour on Friday, the state's second capital was virtually inundated and the Maharashtra Legislature, which was in session, was plunged into darkness, forcing an adjournment till Monday. PTI Photo