Heavy rains have caused waterlogging in many areas of Pune, disrupting life. Schools have been closed and residential apartments in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune have been flooded. Three people died due to electrocution while passing through a waterlogged road.
Neighboring areas like Mumbai and Thane are also battling heavy rains. There is waterlogging in Andheri, Sion, Chembur and Kurla and some areas of Mumbra in Thane. Andheri subway in Mumbai has been closed due to waterlogging. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said that out of the seven lakes that supply water to the city, two Vihar Lake and Modak Sagar Lake started overflowing early this morning. The lakes have a capacity of 2,769 crore liters and 12,892 liters.
Heavy Rain water entered many houses
It has been raining continuously in Pune since Wednesday night. Rain water has entered Ekta Nagar and Shivaji Nagar areas of the city. Due to which people are facing problems. Many houses in Hingne Khurd and Sai Nagar are flooded. A tree fell on a vehicle at Wadgaon Sheri, Anand Nagar bus stop. School children in the vehicle are safe.
Holiday in Pune schools
The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in Pune city, Bhor, Velha in the next few hours. A warning of heavy rain has been issued in Khadakvasla area of Maval, Mulshi, Haveli taluka. A red alert has been issued regarding this. Also, orders have been given to close schools on July 25. At the same time, there is waterlogging in the low-lying areas of Pune city. In view of this possibility, District Collector Dr. Divase has appealed to the citizens to be cautious and come out of their homes only when necessary. The District Collector has also ordered closure of schools in Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation area.
After Pune, schools have been closed in many areas of Raigad due to rain. These include Mahad, Poladpur, Mangaon Tala, Roha and Sudhagad areas. Keeping in mind the interests of the students and to avoid possible inconvenience, schools have been closed due to rain. Mumbai University has also postponed all examinations to be held today. The revised dates of all these examinations will be announced soon.
Deputy Chief Minister orders Pune Collector to control the situation
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has requested Collector Suhas Diwas to take action against the students. I have spoken on the phone to know the situation in Pune. Along with this, I have given instructions to control the situation in Pune. I have also ordered immediate measures for those societies where water has been filled.
