PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation has begun replacing old drainage lines in Yerawada with new pipes after residents raised several complaints of sewage overflowing.
Local corporator Ashwini Landge said the work began around mid-September. “Sewage water was entering peoples’ homes. The narrow drainage pipes are now being replaced with bigger ones,” said Landge.
The civic administration has already replaced pipes in some crucial stretches to arrest sewage overflow. Local resident Ashok Shinde said that despite repeated repairs, drainage lines were getting choked frequently and there was a risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
Corporator Landge said the work was delayed over the past few months due to the pandemic-related restrictions and reduced allotment of funds. “The current work has been taken up using funds under other projects. We want the civic chief to ensure that work such as drainage and water supply are not affected and that adequate funds are available,” said Landge.
Bigger drainage pipes will also be laid in New Khadki area in the next few months. Officials said they plan to replace the main pipelines and that work will be done in phases.
