India, Feb. 12 -- Pune mayor Manjusha Nagpure has directed the municipal administration to begin pre-monsoon works immediately and ensure their completion by April 30, citing the trend of early arrival of rains in recent years.

Soon after taking charge, Nagpure began reviewing key civic works and wrote to the municipal commissioner, asking the administration to immediately assess the status of pre-monsoon preparedness, including nullah cleaning, disaster management measures and riverfront development.

"The administration must gear up for pre-monsoon works without delay. For the past few years, the city has faced flood-like situations, and there have been several complaints regarding delayed or inadequate pre-monsoon works," Nagpure said...