Pune: Traffic Jams On All Major Roads, Waterlogging Reported in Multiple Areas Due to Heavy Rains
Pune, 25th September 2024: Heavy rainfall in Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad today caused several incidents of tree falls and waterlogging, prompting swift responses from the fire brigade. Between 7 AM and 7 PM, the Pune Fire Brigade responded to nine cases of trees collapsing and three instances of water entering residential and commercial areas.
Tree Falls:
1. Hadapsar, Bhaji Mandai
2. Kale Borate Nagar, Near Church
3. Paud Road, Near Krishna Hospital
4. Karvenagar, Pegasus Health Club
5. Dattawadi, Mhasoba Nagar
6. Aundh, Kasturba Colony
7. Vadgaonsheri, Mahadev Nagar
8. Hadapsar Bus Depot
9. Dhankawadi, Telephone Exchange
In all these incidents, the fire brigade responded promptly, clearing the debris and ensuring public safety. Fortunately, no casualties were reported from any of the locations.
Waterlogging:
Heavy rains also caused water to accumulate in several low-lying areas. The fire brigade was called in to assist with water removal in the following locations:
1. Ganj Peth
2. Castor, Near Hardiker Hospital
3. Koregaon Park
Traffic Jams: Commuters have reported traffic jams on University Road, Aundh Road, Khadki, Old Mumbai-Pune Highway and other major roads. People are caught in traffic jams for over one hour.
Pune Rainfall(mm) till 5:30 PM dt. 25.09.2024
CHINCHWAD 127.5
SHIVAJINAGAR 124.0
WADGAONSHERI 71.5
KOREGAON PARK 63.0
NARAYANGOAN 55.0
NDA 42.0
KHED 41.0
HADAPSAR 38.0
LOHGAON 30.0
BHOR 30.0
LONAVALA 26.0
RAJGURUNAGAR 22.0
BARAMATI 21.0
PASHAN 19.8
HAVELI 12.5
DAUND 12.0
MALIN 11.5
MAGARAPATTA 10.0
DAPODI 8.5
GIRIVAN 3.0
NIMGIRI 3.0
TALEGAON 1.5
LAVALE 1.5
PURANDAR 1.0
AMBEGAON 1.0
INDAPUR 0.5
