Pune: PCMC Mayor Inspects Flood-Hit Chikhali Gharkul, Seeks Lasting Solution
Pimpri Chinchwad, 16th July 2026: Pimpri Chinchwad Mayor Ravi Landge on Thursday inspected the Chikhali Gharkul housing colony in Chikhali, which witnessed severe waterlogging during last week’s heavy rainfall, and directed civic officials to take immediate steps to find a permanent solution to the recurring problem.
The inspection was carried out with senior officials from the civic body’s drainage, engineering, water supply and other concerned departments. The mayor had earlier assured residents that a joint inspection would be conducted to identify the root cause of the flooding and implement long-term remedial measures.
During Thursday’s visit, officials reviewed the technical reasons behind the waterlogging, including the capacity of stormwater drains and drainage channels, and identified bottlenecks affecting the smooth flow of rainwater.
Landge instructed officials to remove obstructions, improve the drainage network where required and prepare a long-term plan to prevent a recurrence of flooding in the area. He also directed the departments concerned to complete the necessary works on priority so that residents do not face similar hardships during the ongoing monsoon.
The mayor said the civic administration was committed to resolving citizens’ grievances and ensuring that adequate infrastructure is put in place to tackle waterlogging.
F ward committee chairperson Shivani Narale, corporators Kundan Gaikwad, Nilesh Newale, Yogita Nagargoje and Rita Sanap, Additional Commissioner Vikrant Bagade, Chief Engineer Pramod Ombhase, Deputy City Engineer Ajay Suryawanshi, Deputy Commissioner Anna Bodade, Regional Officer Atul Patil, Executive Engineers Shivaji Chaure, Harvinder Bansal and Sohan Nikam, among others, were present during the inspection.
