Pune Roads Waterlogged After Heavy Rain, Raising Questions Over PMC Monsoon Works
Reported by Mubarak Ansari
Pune, 29th September 2026: Several parts of Pune witnessed waterlogging on Monday following about an hour of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds, raising questions over the effectiveness of the Pune Municipal Corporation’s (PMC) monsoon preparedness measures.
The civic administration had identified 201 waterlogging-prone locations across the city and undertaken measures to prevent water accumulation at these spots. However, water was reported on several roads after Monday’s heavy showers, forcing motorists to navigate through waterlogged stretches and causing inconvenience to pedestrians.
Waterlogging was reported in parts of central Pune as well as Wagholi, Ambethan Temple Road, Upper Depot, Bibwewadi, Gokulnagar, Kamathe Nagar, Yewalewadi and the VIT College Road area in Kondhwa.
Motorists faced difficulty while passing through the waterlogged roads, particularly at locations where accumulated water made it difficult to assess the condition and depth of the road surface. Traffic movement also slowed at some locations.
According to PMC official Ganesh Sonune, some areas of Pune received 18-20 mm of rainfall on Monday. The civic administration received around 20-22 complaints related to waterlogging.
“About 20-22 complaints regarding waterlogging were received on Monday. Water had accumulated at some low-lying areas and road bends. Upon verification of the complaints, it was found that the accumulated water had drained away,” Sonune said.
However, residents in some areas claimed that water remained accumulated for around 30 to 45 minutes before receding, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the monsoon works carried out by the civic administration.
The waterlogging has also renewed concerns over drainage and stormwater management on city roads, particularly at identified vulnerable locations. While the PMC has undertaken measures aimed at preventing water accumulation during the monsoon, Monday’s rainfall exposed persistent drainage-related issues at several locations.
