Pune: 104 mm Rain Pounds Khadakwasla Ward Office Limits In 90 Minutes; Flooding and Tree Falls Disrupt Normal Life
Pune: 104 mm Rain Pounds Khadakwasla Ward Office Limits In 90 Minutes; Flooding and Tree Falls Disrupt Normal Life
Pune, April 2, 2026: Intense unseasonal rainfall between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm on April 2 caused widespread disruption across Pune, with Khadakwasla ward office limits recording a massive 104 mm of rain within just 1.5 hours, according to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).
Several parts of the city witnessed heavy downpours, including regional ward offices such as Sinhagad Road (100 mm), Kondhwa–Yewalewadi (92 mm), Bibwewadi (81 mm), and Kothrud–Bavdhan (66 mm), leading to severe waterlogging and civic emergencies.
The PMC’s disaster management control room received around 145 complaints related to water accumulation, clogged drainage chambers, and flooding inside homes. Additionally, at least 21 incidents of tree falls were reported across different areas.
Emergency teams were immediately deployed to affected locations. Fire brigade personnel, health department staff, and civic workers coordinated efforts to clear waterlogged areas and assist residents. Machinery such as JCBs, utility vehicles, dumpers, and dewatering equipment was used to manage the situation.
Major areas impacted included Khadakwasla, Sinhagad Road, Kondhwa, Bibwewadi, Wanowrie, Swargate, Fergusson College Road, Koregaon Park, Hadapsar, Warje, and parts of the old city.
Authorities also confirmed a fatal incident on Sinhagad Road, where a woman lost her life after a tree collapsed during the storm.
Senior civic officials, including the Municipal Commissioner, reviewed the situation and directed departments to take immediate action. Residents have been advised to contact PMC’s 24×7 emergency helpline for assistance as intermittent rainfall is expected to continue.
For emergency situations, citizens can contact the Pune Municipal Corporation’s 24×7 emergency control room at the following numbers: 020-25501269 and 020-25506800.
