Residents of Sai Silicon Valley and Sanskriti Homes in the Balewadi area of Pune are currently facing a severe sewage crisis that poses a significant threat to public health. A blocked sewage channel near these residential societies has led to the accumulation of sewage water, emitting a foul odor that has left citizens deeply worried and alarmed.
The situation has persisted for the past six days, with the sewage channel near Sanskriti Homes and Sai Silicon Valley remaining blocked. This blockage has caused sewage to overflow into the premises of these residential societies, creating a pressing concern for the residents. The problem has been compounded by continuous rainfall in the region, which has further raised water levels and exacerbated the issue. Despite four days of effort by the regional waste water department, a solution remains elusive.
The absence of an outlet for rainwater has only added to the problem. A stream that once flowed from Sai Chowk in Balewadi toward Konark Tower has vanished due to encroachments, leaving no natural path for rainwater to escape. Consequently, rainwater is now entering the residential societies in reverse through the blocked sewage channel.
Asmita Ghogare, Junior Engineer at the Aundh Baner Ward Office, has explained that obtaining permission from Smart City authorities is necessary to dig in the area, as two chambers are situated in the garden developed by Smart City.
To address this dire situation, Assistant Commissioner of the Aundh Ward Office, Girish Dapkekar, has revealed that jet machines have been installed but are currently non-operational due to the high water levels. A joint meeting involving the Municipal Road Department and Smart City Officer has been scheduled for Tuesday to brainstorm potential solutions and chart a course of action.
This sewage crisis serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining essential infrastructure and the need for prompt action to address such pressing public health concerns.
