Residents reported that even a brief spell of moderate rainfall was enough to cause waterlogging in Hinjawadi, Marunji and Maan. The situation once again raised concerns about the area’s drainage system and preparedness for the monsoon season.
According to locals, roads started filling with water within five to ten minutes of the rainfall. Traffic movement was affected, and commuters faced difficulties navigating through several stretches.
Vivek Sharma, a resident of the area, said the rain lasted for only around 10 minutes and was not particularly heavy. Despite that, roads in Hinjawadi, Marunji and Maan were submerged quickly, leading many residents to question the condition of local infrastructure.
Following reports of waterlogging, authorities began assessing the situation. However, no official statement had been issued by the civic bodies responsible for the area regarding the cause of the flooding.
The incident comes shortly after PMRDA Commissioner Dr. Abhijeet Chaudhari stated that responsibility for monsoon-related flooding in Hinjawadi does not rest with a single agency. According to him, multiple authorities, including PMRDA, MIDC, Gram Panchayats, Pune Zilla Parishad and the Public Works Department (PWD), are involved in maintaining infrastructure in the region.
Chaudhari had earlier said that PMRDA completed all pre-monsoon work within its jurisdiction. He also noted that if flooding occurred, the exact cause would need to be identified based on which agency was responsible for the affected location. He had announced plans to personally inspect pre-monsoon preparations in the area.
Hinjawadi waterlogging has remained a recurring problem during the monsoon for several years. Last year, heavy rainfall on June 7 and June 22 caused severe flooding across major roads in the IT park, resulting in long traffic jams and disruption to daily commuting.
Officials had previously identified blocked natural streams, encroachments and an inadequate drainage network as some of the major reasons behind repeated flooding incidents.
To tackle the issue, MIDC has proposed a ₹125 crore drainage project. The plan includes the construction of a 17.5-kilometre stormwater drainage network, underground concrete drains in flood-prone areas and restoration of natural water channels to improve water flow during heavy rainfall.
Despite several reviews, inspections and infrastructure plans announced over the years, Sunday’s rainfall highlighted that the area continues to face the same challenges. With the peak monsoon season yet to begin, residents fear that heavier rains could lead to even bigger problems in the coming weeks.
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