Pune Floods: Over 1,100 Residents Evacuated from Pimpri-Chinchwad as Heavy Rains and Dam Releases Raise River Levels
The lower-lying areas surrounding the Mutha River are under flood warning. It is a result of the heavy rains that continue to hit Pune, Maharashtra, for the past two days. According to the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, about 1,127 residents have been moved to secure locations.
Aadrika Tayal 
New Delhi (India) August 21: Several areas of Pimpri-Chinchwad are experiencing flooding. It is a result of torrential rain and the water released by the Pavana and Mulshi dams. As a precaution, the city authority evacuates 1,127 residents from 340 families.
Shelters and Medical Aid Set Up
Five regional offices are currently providing accommodation to displaced families as per the information by the civic authority. There are 242 persons seeking shelter in ward A, 380 in ward B, 14 in ward D, 102 in ward E, and 260 in ward H.
PCMC Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh says, “The civic disaster control room is operating round the clock and directed that once floodwaters recede, cleaning operations in affected areas must be carried out on a war footing.”
He also adds, “Our teams are closely monitoring rainfall, dam discharges, and river levels. Evacuation alerts are being given through loudspeakers, and citizens are being shifted to safety in time. Ensuring the safety, health, and dignity of affected families is our top priority.”
Singh also speaks with displaced people at a number of relief shelters. It includes the ones at the Ahilyadevi Holkar School in Sangvi and the Late Navnath Dagdu Sable School in Bhatnagar. In addition, he examines the growing Pawana River water levels and the Mulanagar area.
Citizens Urged to Stay Alert
Singh states that with the help of our engineering, fire, health, and solid waste departments, the disaster management cells are operating at full capacity in every zonal office. For quick evacuations, buses, ambulances, and boats are being used.
Even though the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) offers temporary housing in a neighboring school, many locals decide not to leave their homes. This is during conditions similar to flooding brought on by heavy rains. The civil authorities regularly advise the residents to move to safer regions.
Rescue Resources Deployed Rapidly
To conduct health examinations and offer primary care, medical teams have been sent to each shelter. Singh further asks people to drink only boiled or filtered water. He also urges people to contact the Fire Brigade (7030908991), the Disaster Control Room (020-67331111 / 020-28331111), or PCMC's Sarathi hotline (8888006666) at the time of an emergency.
Senior city authorities also examine shelters and low-lying regions. They include additional commissioners Pradip Jambhale Patil, Vijaykumar Khorate, and Trupti Sandbhor.
