Pune: A week-old excavation by the civic body in Vimannagar has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes as it is now filled with stagnant water. The uncovered pit , located in front of a bank in the area, has remained open since before July 30, causing traffic chaos and raising serious health concerns. It has also led to outrage among residents , who have questioned the Pune Municipal Corporation ( PMC )’s inaction.
“Why hasn’t this hole been filled and levelled after more than a week? It’s not only an eyesore, but also a potential health hazard for our community,” Qaneez Sukhrani, convenor of the Vimannagar Citizens Forum, said. She also wrote to civic authorities recently about the problem. The open pit, cordoned off with “danger” tape, has disrupted traffic flow in the area.
Nearby shop owners have also complained that it is inconvenient to their customers as well as other pedestrians. Sanjay Pol, assistant municipal commissioner at PMC’s Nagar Road ward office said, “The work is in progress and will be completed in a day or two.” Shyam Kuddyady, a resident of Vimannagar, said the pit is filled with water, mice and mosquitoes.
“It’s causing chaos and diseases. Can someone get this closed? The spot is horrible.” A senior PMC official said a drainage line, about 50m long, in the area was filled with silt, causing water to accumulate.
“To address this, plans were made to remove blockages from two locations, with provisions to replace the line if necessary. However, due to heavy rain, the work could not be completed and was temporarily put on hold,” the official said. He added that with rain abating, the work has restarted and is expected to be completed in a day or two.
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