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

“PMC had initially planned a water closure last week, but it was postponed due to a strike by water tanker operators. This week, the water closure occurred on Thursday, during which 45 maintenance and repair projects to improve the water supply system were scheduled,” said Pavnit Kaur, Additional Municipal Commissioner.

Kaur said most of the work has been completed, but work on the main transmission line has been delayed. Water supply was supposed to be restored by midnight, but delays in the work have affected the supply, she added.

Kaur pointed out that accidents involving private tankers had resulted in two deaths in the city. Consequently, the city police have mandated the installation of rear cameras and helpers to provide a 360-degree view of the tanker area.

PMC has prepared a draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for private tankers. According to this procedure, every private tanker must be registered with a declaration of the water source, and GPS tracking and camera installations will be compulsory.

Kaur also stated that the water supply in the Mohammadwadi and Undri areas will be improved as the transmission line from the Vadgaon water treatment plant to the overhead water tanks in Dorabji and Cloud 9 is expected to be completed in the coming days.

She said water should be available in the overhead tanks by May 15, and the distribution line will be operational once construction is complete.