Pune: Works In Ambil Odha Area Slow Even After Three Years; Fear Among Citizens About Flood Remains Constant

Pune, 12th September 2022: In the area near Ambil Odha in the city, especially in Dandekar bridge, Duttwadi area, the heavy rains on Sunday (September 11) evening caused flooding again.

On September 25, 2019, torrential rains caused havoc in this area. Some citizens and animals were also killed in it. Hundreds of vehicles were damaged. Therefore, although various remedial works have been undertaken in this area, they have not been completed even after three years due to the slow pace. Therefore, fear spreads among the citizens of this area with every rain. The same situation was created on Sunday as well.

Three years ago, there was a loss of life and money in the flood that occurred in the area of ​​Ambil Odha, which originates in Katraj.

Many buildings in Sahakarnagar, Mahesh Society area, Araneshwar, Treasure Park area, Tangewala Colony were hit by the flood. The boundary walls of many buildings were washed away and collapsed. Two-wheelers and four-wheelers were also extensively damaged.

After that, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) proposed to do many works along the Ambil Odha. A survey was conducted by the organization Primemove after the floods. In this survey, it was explained that there is a risk of flooding due to the unauthorized constructions along the Ambil stream.

Along with deepening and widening Ambil Odha, construction of culverts, construction of boundary walls, and shifting of water channels were proposed to be done in the area. A plan of Rs 350 crores was also made for that. But even after three years, these works are going on at a slow pace.

Local public representatives and citizens have consistently complained about it. But the citizens of the Ambil Odha area are suffering from the inaction of the Municipal Corporation.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains for the next two days. It is predicted that there will be heavy rain in Pune as well. Due to this, the citizens of this area are scared.