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Pavana River Choked: Residents Fear Monsoon Floods
1 Dec
Summary
- Illegal waste dumping escalates along Pavana River, threatening monsoon floods.
- Residents report continuous dumping near Mother Teresa Flyover, cite inaction.
- PCMC assures stern action with a newly appointed night vigilante squad.
Illegal waste dumping along the Pavana River near Pune is creating a significant environmental hazard, with residents voicing fears of impending monsoon floods. For over two weeks, dumpers have reportedly been unloading waste nightly, particularly near the Mother Teresa Flyover, transforming parts of the riverbank into landfill-like mounds. This unchecked activity has led to accusations of inaction from the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC).
Locals describe the situation as worsening, with dumping occurring consistently between midnight and early morning. They note that encroachments and structures are also appearing on the contaminated land. Despite numerous complaints to local leaders and civic officials, residents feel their concerns are being ignored, prompting plans for mass email campaigns to authorities.
In response, the PCMC's city engineer has assured that a stern crackdown is imminent. A night squad has been appointed to maintain vigilance and take decisive action against vehicle and landowners involved in the illegal dumping. Past actions in other riverbed areas, including FIRs, offer a precedent for potential enforcement.
