Pune Monsoon Preparedness: PMC To Demolish 9 Civic Quarters, 32 Unsafe Wadas Identified 

Pune, April 7, 2026: In a major pre-monsoon safety drive, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced plans to demolish nine old civic residential buildings and 32 privately owned wadas identified as structurally unsafe across the city.

The decision comes in the wake of a recent rain-related incident in which a woman lost her life after a tree collapsed onto her roadside stall during heavy showers last week.

Old Civic Quarters In Wakdewadi To Be Demolished

Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram stated that nine residential buildings located in Wakdewadi, constructed nearly 50 to 60 years ago for municipal employees, are in a severely deteriorated condition.

“These buildings are unsafe and could collapse during heavy rains. They will be vacated and demolished before the monsoon begins,” he said.

The structures, spread across approximately five acres, consist of three-storey buildings with around 288 housing units. The civic body plans to redevelop the land with new housing facilities.

32 Wadas In City Core Declared Dangerous

In addition, PMC has identified 32 traditional wadas old-style residential complexes in the central parts of the city that pose a serious safety risk.

Notices have been issued to both owners and tenants, directing them to vacate the premises. The administration has warned that failure to comply may lead to action with police assistance.

Rehabilitation Concerns Raised by Residents

Residents of the affected civic quarters have demanded temporary accommodation within the same locality. However, PMC has proposed relocation options in areas such as Warje and Hadapsar.

Some occupants have expressed dissatisfaction, alleging that maintenance work had been neglected for over a decade under the pretext of future redevelopment.

Survey Conducted To Identify Unsafe Buildings

The municipal administration carried out a structural audit across multiple areas to identify buildings at risk of collapse, particularly during the monsoon season when such incidents tend to increase.

Officials emphasized that the demolition drive is aimed at preventing further loss of life and ensuring public safety during heavy rainfall.