Pune: Khadakwasla Irrigation Division Seeks Machinery To Clear Water Hyacinth From Baby Canal After Month-Long Delay
Pune: Khadakwasla Irrigation Division Seeks Machinery To Clear Water Hyacinth From Baby Canal After Month-Long Delay ( Representational Image )
More than a month after the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) raised concerns about water hyacinth clogging Baby Canal, the Khadakwasla irrigation division has finally requested its mechanical department to provide machinery for its removal.
In December 2024, the PMC health department alerted the PMC environment department about the severe water hyacinth growth, which was causing stagnant water and mosquito breeding in areas such as Sade Satra Nali, Ansari Phata, Mahadev Nagar, Ghule Vasti, and Kalpataru Society. The environment department then asked the Khadakwasla irrigation division to take action, citing the canal’s jurisdiction under the division. However, the irrigation division initially claimed that maintaining water cleanliness was the PMC’s responsibility.
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Amid growing concerns over mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya, MLA Chetan Tupe also urged authorities to expedite the process. Following public pressure, the Khadakwasla irrigation division has now sought two Poclain machines and two dumpers to clear the hyacinth.
Shweta Khurhade, executive engineer of the irrigation division, confirmed that a request has been made to the mechanical department and assured that efforts are being made to secure the required equipment soon.
