Why is water hyacinth a problem for PMC and PCMC?

Water hyacinth obstructs the natural flow of the river, creates stagnant water ideal for mosquito breeding, threatens aquatic life, and causes foul odors, impacting public health and the environment.

What actions has PMC taken regarding water hyacinth?

PMC initiated its annual preventive water hyacinth removal drive in the first week of February 2026 and has cleared the Baby Canal in Hadapsar.

What are the health risks associated with water hyacinth?

Water hyacinth creates stagnant water that serves as a breeding ground for mosquitoes, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria.

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River Choked: Civic Bodies Blame Each Other

28 Feb

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Summary

PMC accuses PCMC of inadequate water hyacinth clearance on their river side.
Water hyacinth poses health risks, breeding mosquitoes and threatening aquatic life.
PMC began its preventive hyacinth removal drive in early February 2026.

River Choked: Civic Bodies Blame Each Other

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has expressed frustration over the persistent issue of water hyacinth accumulation in the river, attributing it to inadequate clearance by the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).

PMC officials state that despite repeated communications, PCMC has not taken sufficient measures, leading to hyacinth buildup that drifts downstream and affects areas like Mundhwa. This unchecked growth, they argue, negates PMC's own removal efforts and necessitates a coordinated approach.