Waterlogging at Wanowrie Construction Site Raises Mosquito Breeding Concerns; Residents Demand Immediate PMC Action
Reported by Shoaib Tadvi
Wanowrie , 15th July 2026 : Residents of Aura Solis, Naren Hills and nearby housing societies in Azad Nagar, Wanowrie, have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to immediately address severe waterlogging at a construction site, warning that the stagnant water has turned the area into a potential mosquito breeding ground during the monsoon.
According to residents, the construction site behind Aura Solis and Naren Hills Society has remained inundated with rainwater, raising fears of the spread of vector-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya. They have demanded that the PMC undertake weekly anti-larval spraying, drain the stagnant water and regularly inspect the site.
Residents clarified that while their earlier complaints regarding construction-related issues resulted in action by the authorities, including the installation of an Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring system and the construction of a compound wall around the site, the present concern is solely about the waterlogging and the associated public health risk.
Prashant Dhavale, resident representative, said, “Our earlier complaints led to action on issues such as the compound wall and AQI monitoring. However, the current concern is the stagnant water accumulated at the construction site. The construction work has stopped, and we do not know where the builder is or why the project has been abandoned. The waterlogging has remained unattended and is creating ideal conditions for mosquito breeding. We request the PMC to conduct weekly anti-larval spraying and ensure proper maintenance of the site to protect residents.”
Residents pointed out that mosquitoes can travel several hundred metres from their breeding sites, making nearby residential societies vulnerable if preventive measures are not taken.
Dr. Cariappa said, “The construction site has literally become a lake due to the accumulated stagnant water. Such conditions provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes that spread diseases like dengue and chikungunya. Regular anti-larval spraying, removal of stagnant water and continuous monitoring are essential to prevent a public health crisis. Immediate intervention by the PMC is necessary.”
Residents have appealed to the civic body to prioritise the issue by eliminating the stagnant water, carrying out regular anti-larval treatment and ensuring that the abandoned construction site does not continue to endanger the health of people living in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
