As the monsoon officially arrives in Maharashtra, Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad grapple with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the downpour has also spread to Vidarbha and various other regions of the state. With several districts in Maharashtra issued yellow and orange alerts for the next five days, citizens are bracing themselves for further disruptions.
The sudden onset of heavy rain caught residents off guard in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, leading to widespread traffic congestion and waterlogging on roads managed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). These issues have compounded existing drainage problems, which have been a source of frustration for locals for months. Just three days prior, an intense downpour wreaked havoc in areas like Dhanori, Katraj, Viman Nagar, and Lohegaon.
In response to the chaos, newly elected Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced plans to convene a meeting to address the aftermath of the rain. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has persisted throughout the day in various districts, including Raigad, Sangli, Nandurbar, Gondia, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Dharashiv, and Belgaum.
As the rains continue, the IMD has issued advisories for farmers in Maharashtra to take precautions to protect their crops. With the situation evolving, citizens are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to mitigate the impact of the ongoing monsoon season.
