Knee-Deep Water, Submerged Roads And Traffic Disruptions: Videos Show Pune Flooded After Heavy Rain

The Pune district in Maharashtra is grappling with a flood-like situation after experiencing heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours. This deluge has submerged roads, caused knee-deep waterlogging from residential areas to markets and triggered landslides in several parts. The flooded roads, strewn with fallen trees, have brought the entire area to a standstill. Consequently, all schools and colleges in Pune were closed on July 25.

With the Khadakwasla Dam filled due to the incessant rainfall, the Pune administration released water into the Mutha River and issued an alert to residents along the riverbanks. Low-lying areas such as Ekta Nagar, Sinhagad Road and Pulachi Wadi experienced significant flooding. In a residential complex on Sinhagad Road, water levels rose to chest height, necessitating the evacuation of residents by boat. At least, four people have lost their lives in Pune. Social media is flooded with videos showing the extent of the deluge and how people are struggling to cope with the situation.

A post showed people dragging their two-wheelers on the road as the water reached up to their torsos.

Another photo shows the water level reaching the Bhide Bridge.

An X user shared a photo of a car partially submerged in the rain and wrote, “Great pictures, now look at this. Pune setting new records of worst town planning every Monsoon.”

Someone shared scary videos from Khadakvasla that showed raging water almost crashing over the bridges.

One post captured Nanasaheb Peshwa Lake in Katraj overflowing with great force.

There were many videos showing water overflowing from manholes and drains.

Lonavala, which saw rainfall with 370 mm recorded in only four hours is facing a flood-like situation. The authorities have warned tourists against travelling in Lonavala or other tourist places in the area. The downpour also led to the closure of the Pune-Kolad highway. The Veer Dam, located over the Neera River, is almost 85 per cent full. A warning has been issued to residents living along the riverbank.

The IMD has forecasted that Pune will receive extremely heavy rainfall in isolated ghat locations and moderate showers in the plains until Friday.