Pune: Seven Days On, Drainage Crisis Continues At Raheja Vista Phase 3; Mohammadwadi Residents Accuse PMC Of Apathy
Pune: Seven Days On, Drainage Crisis Continues At Raheja Vista Phase 3; Mohammadwadi Residents Accuse PMC Of Apathy
Pune, July 18, 2026: Seven days after the drainage overflow was first reported, the civic crisis at Raheja Vista Phase 3 in NIBM Annexe, Mohammadwadi remains unresolved, with residents accusing the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) of failing to provide a permanent solution despite repeated complaints.
Foul-smelling sewage continues to overflow onto internal roads, forcing residents, schoolchildren, senior citizens and visitors to wade through contaminated water every day. The stagnant wastewater has spread across several stretches of the residential area, creating unbearable stench and raising concerns over the outbreak of water-borne diseases during the monsoon.
Residents alleged that the drainage infrastructure in the locality has either collapsed or is incapable of handling the sewage load. According to them, civic officials have carried out only temporary cleaning, while the overflow returns within days, leaving the problem unresolved.
Ganga Kingston resident Hussain Shaikh strongly criticised the civic administration, saying PMC has failed to justify the taxes collected from citizens.
“PMC is prompt when it comes to collecting property taxes, penalties and other civic charges, but when taxpayers demand basic infrastructure, the administration looks the other way. For seven days, residents have been living amid overflowing sewage. This is not merely an inconvenience but a serious public health hazard. The civic administration must fix accountability and immediately execute permanent repairs,” he said.
Resident Jaymala Dhankikar said repeated complaints have yielded no lasting relief.
“We have informed the authorities several times, but the response has been limited to temporary measures. Within a short period the sewage starts overflowing again. Residents deserve a permanent solution, not repeated assurances,” she said.
Shoaib Shaikh said the continuing overflow reflects poor civic planning and maintenance.
“Every monsoon we face the same crisis. Families, children and senior citizens are forced to walk through sewage. It is unacceptable that such a serious health issue continues unchecked despite repeated complaints,” he said.
Another resident, Sanjay Ahir, called for a complete technical audit of the drainage network.
“The recurring overflow clearly indicates a structural failure in the drainage system. Instead of temporary desilting, PMC must identify the root cause, replace damaged infrastructure where required and ensure that residents do not suffer every monsoon,” he said.
Residents said the stagnant sewage has increased mosquito breeding and could trigger diseases such as dengue, malaria and gastroenteritis if immediate corrective measures are not taken.
They have demanded that the PMC immediately deploy senior engineering officials to inspect the drainage network, clear blockages, replace damaged pipelines and implement a permanent solution. Residents warned that if the issue continues to remain unresolved despite a week of complaints, they will be compelled to intensify their protest and seek accountability from the civic administration.
