Archive · 28 May 2025
Pune Intensifies Pruning, Nullah Cleaning Amid Safety Concerns
Civic bodies in Pune are working to remove tree branches to prevent accidents and power outages.
This follows a recent death caused by a falling tree.
Activists say tree trimming has been slow due to delays and corruption in getting permissions.
Officials report completing most of the work but say early monsoon rains have slowed progress.
Cleaning of drainage systems is also behind schedule, leading to flooding and complaints about poor maintenance and garbage.
Civic bodies in Pune are intensifying tree pruning efforts after a fatal accident.
Activists cite delays and corruption in tree trimming permissions.
PCMC reports nearly complete pruning work, with delays due to early monsoon.
Unfinished nullah cleaning causes flooding and concerns among residents.
Citizens and activists claim inadequate monitoring and maintenance of drainage systems.
- Who
- Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad civic bodies, residents, and activists.
- What
- Tree pruning and nullah cleaning efforts.
- When
- Ongoing; a fresh round of pruning after a fatal accident and before monsoon.
- Where
- Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, India
- Why
- To prevent accidents and mitigate monsoon-related issues like flooding.
Activists and Citizens
Civic Body
Quality of Work
Activists and Citizens
Incomplete and improper cleaning of nullahs inconveniences commuters and people residing near them.
Civic Body
Civic officials have started cleaning storm water drains a month ago.
- Civic Bodies Involved
- Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad
- Age of Motorcyclist Killed
- 49
- Location of Fatal Incident
- Erandwane, Pune
- Tree Pruning Permissions Granted in Two Months
- 1,960