The flood caused deaths and economic destruction with several hundred people being evacuated in various parts of the city.
The flood was caused due to 109 mm heavy rains in the city, causing the Nag river to overflow into nearby areas, flooding homes, schools commercial areas and hospitals.
[2] Additionally, unchecked growth of Eichhornia weed in the Ambazari lake, caused by sewage intrusion, flowed with the current and blocked major discharge points along the Nag river which also contributed to the flooding.
[3] There were four recorded deaths and more than 400 people were evacuated[4] from their homes by rescue and relief teams including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).
[8] On November 5, 2023, a flood mitigation project worth ₹266.63 crore was announced for repairs to infrastructure and improving drainage deepening of the Nag river, strengthening the dam at Ambazari, desilting of the Ambazari lake and removal of encroachments.