2 hours of rain brings Pune to its knees; 1 dead, waterlogging chokes roads, 180+ complaints flood PMC
Pune faced severe waterlogging after heavy rain on Thursday afternoon. Choked drains and garbage blocked stormwater channels, turning roads into ponds. Residents and activists blamed the Pune Municipal Corporation's lack of preparedness and unfinished drainage projects. Many areas experienced knee-deep water, disrupting traffic and daily commutes. PMC officials cited high rainfall intensity and stated response teams were deployed.
