Pune civic body to dig ponds, plant trees on hills to prevent flooding
Before the monsoon this year, the PMC dug up ponds and trenches in Hanuman Tekdi behind Fergusson College to increase the percolation of rainwater.
Source: indianexpress.com
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Heavy rains in Pune cause waterlogging, traffic jams on several routes
According to fire department, at least nine occurrences of tree falling were reported till late evening
Source: hindustantimes.com
PMC submits ₹357 cr plan to Central govt for flood management project
Pune Municipal Corporation submitted a ?357 crore proposal to NDMA for funding under the Urban Flood Management Project. NDMA granted ?50 crore annually for the city till 2025-2026. PMC intends to install stormwater lines and a box drainage system along the road where waterlogging is a chronic issue.
Source: hindustantimes.com
Pune civic body to procure fibre boats for disaster relief
Notably, Pune has witnessed several flash floods in the last few years.
Source: indianexpress.com
Pune residents urged to report pending nullah and storm-water drain cleaning
If cleaning work is not complete in an area, residents should take photographs and send them along with their GPS location to the disaster management officers, the municipal commissioner said.
Source: indianexpress.com