- Pune MP and Union Minister for State of Civil Aviation and Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol, took proactive steps to address water accumulation issues in Pune caused by heavy rains.
- A virtual meeting was conducted with Pune Municipal Commissioner and officials from New Delhi to discuss timely water drainage and emergency system readiness.
- Special measures for waterlogged areas were proposed, along with identifying root causes of water accumulation and creating an action plan.
- Remedial works under National Disaster Management have been proposed for flood-prone areas in Pune, requiring an estimated Rs. 147 crores.
- Mohol secured a special fund of Rs. 200 crores from the Maharashtra State Government for flood control in Pune and reviewed related projects.
- Citizens raised concerns about unresponsive emergency management phone lines, prompting authorities to address the issue promptly.
- Pune District Collector Dr Suhas Diwase urged urgent measures to address waterlogging, emphasizing drain cleaning and removing unauthorized constructions near rivers.
- Micro-level planning was discussed to prevent road waterlogging, with a focus on road safety measures during construction.
- Diwase highlighted the dangers of accidents due to unauthorized hoardings and called for their immediate removal.
- Police were directed to clear encroachments to ensure road safety and prevent accidents.
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