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Residents Stranded On Rooftops, Rising Water And More; Punekars Share Scary Visuals Of Waterlogged City Amid Heavy Rains

Emergency services are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped in their homes.

by Nikitha Sebastian
Residents Stranded On Rooftops, Rising Water And More; Punekars Share Scary Visuals Of Waterlogged City Amid Heavy Rains

Pune is grappling with a humanitarian crisis of unprecedented proportions as torrential rains have transformed the city into a waterlogged archipelago. The relentless downpour has caused widespread devastation, claiming lives, displacing thousands, and crippling essential services.

 Pune City Waterlogged Amid Heavy Rains

Electrocution claimed the lives of three individuals while they tried to cross a flooded street in Deccan Gymkhana. The victims, who earned a living by selling street food, were trying to salvage their handcart when disaster struck. Their untimely deaths serve as a grim reminder of the perilous conditions faced by residents.

The city’s infrastructure has been pushed to its limits. Schools have been forced to close their doors, and residents have been advised to stay indoors as floodwaters continue to rise. Pimpri-Chinchwad has emerged as a particularly hard-hit area, with entire neighbourhoods submerged.

Emergency services are working tirelessly to rescue those trapped in their homes. Three teams from the National Disaster Response Force have rushed to the worst-hit areas, where water levels have soared. Residents have recounted terrifying experiences of being trapped on rooftops, their homes flooded, and their possessions lost to the floodwaters.

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Red Alert Issued

The Khadakwasla dam, a vital water source for the city, has overflowed, exacerbating the flood situation. Authorities have alerted residents living along the Mutha riverbank as rising waters pose a threat. The iconic Baba Bhide Bridge has been submerged, cutting off access to affected areas.

As the crisis deepens, the city’s residents are facing a multitude of challenges. Access to food, clean water, and medical care has become increasingly difficult. With transportation networks disrupted, people are struggling to reach essential services. The economic impact of the floods is also likely to be severe, with businesses suffering losses and livelihoods at risk.

Authorities are working around the clock to restore normalcy. The district administration has imposed restrictions on traffic movement on vulnerable bridges and closed tourist spots as a precautionary measure. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has been monitoring the situation closely and has directed all concerned departments to be on high alert.

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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert, indicating extremely heavy rainfall in the region. This grim forecast has cast a shadow over the city, as residents brace themselves for more days of torrential downpours.

Cover Image Courtesy: @gaaw_waale, @beingpunekar1/X (Formerly, Twitter)

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First Published: July 25, 2024 3:43 PM