Pune's Urban Growth Affects Environment, Study Finds

Imagine Pune is like a big sponge that soaks up bad air and helps with floods.

But as Pune grows with more buildings, it's losing its ability to do those things.

A study found that Pune can't absorb as much pollution, about 34% less in the last 10 years!

Also, it's less able to handle floods by 13%.

This is because they are building on areas that used to help, like hills and wetlands.

The study suggests that Pune needs to protect these natural areas to stay healthy and safe as it continues to develop.

Basically, it's a call to balance growth with keeping the environment healthy.