Punawale, a part of Pune, is facing a big problem because of overflowing drains. For three days now, more than 3,000 people are struggling with dirty water in their homes. The drains aren’t working properly, and this is making many people worried about their health because dirty water can cause sickness.
The main reason for this problem is that the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) is too full. It was made to handle only the waste from Puneville society, but now it can’t manage all the extra water from nearby areas that are connected without permission. This is making the situation worse.
People living in Punawale are upset and want the Pune Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to help quickly. They’re asking questions about how the drains were built and whether the builders followed the right steps to get approvals. This is important so that everyone knows who’s responsible for the current mess.
Many residents are getting sick because of the dirty water. They’re afraid that diseases from water could spread if the situation doesn’t improve. The approaching rainy season is making everyone even more anxious because more rain could make the drains overflow even more.
To show how serious this problem is, the people of Punawale are keeping records of the overflow and any health issues they face. They hope this will help the authorities understand the situation and take action.
This crisis shows that the planning for sewage systems in growing areas needs to be much better. The municipal authorities need to find quick solutions for now and also think of long-term plans to prevent such problems in the future.
