Water Supply to Be Disrupted in Several Pune Areas on June 12? Check Your Area
Water Supply to Be Disrupted in Several Pune Areas on June 12? Check Your Area
PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a significant one-day water shutdown across numerous areas of the city on Thursday, June 12, 2025. This crucial interruption is slated for essential pipeline connection and maintenance work, part of ongoing infrastructure improvements under the ambitious Bhama Askhed Project and upgrades at the Warje Water Treatment Plant.
Why the Disruption? Essential Upgrades for Pune’s Water Future
PMC officials state the planned maintenance is vital for resolving long-standing water distribution issues and boosting the overall efficiency of Pune’s complex water supply system. The day’s work will involve connecting new water pipelines, installing critical control valves to better regulate flow, and conducting thorough pressure tests to ensure system integrity.
Which Pune Areas Face Water Cut on June 12?
The water disruption will primarily impact western Pune, specifically zones reliant on the Warje Water Treatment Plant. Residents in the following localities should prepare for no water supply on June 12:
- Chandni Chowk Tank area
- Pashan
- Bhugaon Road
- Kokate Vasti
- Bavdhan
- Bhusari Colony (both right and left wings)
- Guruganesh Nagar
- Suraj Nagar
- Sagar Colony
- Bharti Nagar
- Sarathi Shilp Society
- Shantiban Society
- Shastrinagar
- Paramhans Nagar
- Baner
- Balewadi
- Someshwarwadi
- Sutarwadi
- Sus Road
- Mahalunge
- Panchvati
Additionally, areas receiving water from the Pancard Club GSR Tank will also be affected:
- Baner Gaothan
- Chakanakar Mala
- Pancard Club Road
- Pallod Farms
- Shinde Parkhe Vasti
- Vidhate Vasti
- Medipoint Road
- Vijaynagar
- Ambedkar Nagar
- Dattanagar
Eastern Pune Not Spared: Bhama Askhed Project Impacts
The maintenance project extends its reach to several eastern Pune neighborhoods that depend on the Bhama Askhed Water Treatment Project. Residents in these areas should anticipate water supply interruptions:
- Dhanori
- Vadgaon Sheri
- Kharadi
- Viman Nagar
- Vishrantwadi
- Tingrenagar
- Yerwada
- Sanjay Park
- Lohgaon
- Borate Vasti
- Shejwal Park (Kharadi)
PMC engineers will also focus on valve installations and connecting new pipelines to the main water network under the Barge Water Purification Center in these areas, aiming for improved pressure and coverage.
When Will Water Supply Return? Anticipate Low Pressure Initially
Water supply is expected to resume on Friday, June 13. However, residents are advised to anticipate low water pressure in the early hours as the system stabilizes and recharges after the extensive reconnections and testing.
PMC Urges Residents: Store Water and Cooperate
The Pune Municipal Corporation has issued a strong advisory urging all affected residents to store sufficient water in advance to mitigate inconvenience during the disruption. The PMC emphasizes the importance of judicious water usage during this period and calls for public cooperation and patience. These temporary measures are crucial for establishing a more reliable and consistent water distribution system for Pune’s growing population.
