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Hinjewadi drowns again, poor planning blamed for flooding
Pune: Heavy rainfall once again left Hinjewadi roads submerged, making the daily commute challenging and dangerous.
According to techie groups, poor civic planning, construction on natural streams, and a lack of administrative clarity are the root causes of the persistent waterlogging and gridlock in Pune's IT hub.
On Thursday, some companies permitted work-from-home, while others allowed employees to leave early due to the downpour.
Pavanjeet Mane, working president of the Forum for IT Employees, said, "Even a small amount of rain brings this place, which houses so many multinational companies, to a standstill. Some Hinjewadi Phase 2 residents reported power outages since Wednesday night."
Describing Thursday's situation, Mane said, "All the roads were flooded, including the smaller connecting roads, so everybody was wading through water.
Potholes as big as craters were not visible due to waterlogging, becoming a hazard for not just two-wheeler riders, but also four-wheelers."
He added, "The problems have become so big that makeshift arrangements are not working. What we need is a comprehensive solution which addresses the administrative issues and the encroachment."
Ravindra Sinha, a member of the Hinjewadi (IT Park) Residents' Welfare Association (HIRWA), said the first problem is that the area is governed by three bodies: MIDC, ZP, and PMRDA, making it an administrative nightmare, especially when people want to complain.
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A PMRDA official, while speaking to TOI, said, "We acknowledge the civic challenges faced by the residents and commuters in Hinjewadi Phases 1, 2, and 3, particularly regarding rainwater drainage, road repairs, and essential amenities along the Metro corridor and surrounding areas. Under the direction of our Metropolitan Commissioner, Yogesh Mhase, the PMRDA, in coordination with key agencies including MIDC and the Metro Concessionaire Company, we have initiated a series of remedial actions.
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