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Water was supposed to be restored by Thursday midnight, but the delay in work has affected the supply on Friday,

Water supply hit across Pune city for 2 days after PMC delay; partial restoration begins

April 24, 2026 4:19 pm

PMC to start water supply system in Mohammadwadi, Undri area by May 15

Residents reported an increase of ₹100–₹200 per tanker, adding to already steep costs. (Express photo/Arul Horizon)

No water, rising costs, safety fears: Pune tanker strike exposes Undri’s fragile lifeline

April 18, 2026 1:15 pm

Residents reported an increase of ₹100–₹200 per tanker; operators justified the hike, citing compliance measures and operational expenses.

Water crisis looms in Pune as tanker suppliers announce halt of services from April 15

April 14, 2026 10:33 pm

The decision was announced on Tuesday, a week after two youngsters were killed in separate accidents involving water tankers, triggering public outrage and a police crackdown on tanker operators.

Water supply to be disrupted in most parts of Pune city tomorrow due to emergency repair work

October 08, 2025 2:28 pm

The water supply cut will impact localities around Sinhagad Road, Shivajinagar, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune-Satara road and Pune-Solapur road, among others.

PMC official inspects the water contamination at Ganga Kingston society on Saturday. Express photograph by Arul Horizon. 20/09/2025, Pune

'They cannot even ensure our drinking water is safe': Pune housing society residents rely on bottled water after tank contamination

September 25, 2025 3:59 pm

Residents of Ganga Kingston in Pune have criticised the PMC for inadequate infrastructure and the continued approval of new constructions without proper drainage planning.

Will Pune face a water crisis this year? District collector hopes villages will require fewer tankers

April 17, 2025 8:49 pm

In the Pune division, 93 tankers are supplying water to 81 villages now, with 1.39 lakh people relying on the supply.

Pay property tax or face water cuts, Pune civic body warns nearly 6 lakh defaulters

January 01, 2025 5:57 pm

Last month, the civic administration formed five special squads to collect dues from those defaulting property tax by visiting properties.

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Late monsoon: 67 villages in three Pune talukas depend on tankers

June 21, 2023 10:50 am

Speaking on why demand for tankers has increased, Mane MD, a ZP official, said the monsoon is delayed and decreased water levels in wells and dams.

25,000 new properties in Pimpri-Chinchwad in last year; officials flag need to ensure drinking water, sustainable development

June 04, 2023 4:07 pm

Wide roads, less congested areas, gardens and playgrounds are the factors in Pimpri-Chinchwad's favour when compared to Pune city, according to officials.

Summer alert: Temperature rising, dam level dipping, officials raise red flag on water

April 10, 2023 3:18 pm

With temperatures rising and storage levels dipping in dams, the administration is facing an uphill task to ensure availability of sufficient water till the next monsoon.