Heavy Rainfall in Pimpri-Chinchwad: Torrential rainfall on Saturday has severely impacted normal life in Pimpri-Chinchwad city. Several major areas of Smart City Pimpri-Chinchwad experienced waterlogging, leading to slowed traffic and massive jams. In some places, vehicles stalled due to submerged roads, notably along Dehu Road–Katraj Bypass and in front of Indira College in Wakad. The IMD had already issued a thunderstorm and lightning alert for Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad on June 6 and 7. According to the forecast, some areas were likely to witness light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and winds at 30–40 km/h. (Heavy Rainfall in Pimpri-Chinchwad)
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Local municipal bodies activated emergency systems, especially in low-lying, flood-prone areas. The ongoing efforts include water removal from affected streets and clearing fallen trees. The administration has urged citizens to stay indoors, remain cautious when stepping out, and avoid electric poles and trees during the storm.
The rainfall has had a noticeable impact in key localities such as Wakad, Thergaon, Chikhali, Pimple Saudagar, Akurdi, Nigdi, and Bhosari. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) control room continues to monitor the situation and has requested residents to call the emergency helpline in case of waterlogging or tree fall incidents.
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