India, April 28 -- To avoid flooding during the upcoming monsoon, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has asked the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to remove 189 encroachments on nullahs and address 125 flooding spots in the 23 newly merged villages. However, PMRDA has clarified that these villages now fall under PMC's jurisdiction, so the responsibility lies with the civic body. This has created confusion over who will do the work and help citizens during the monsoon.

Last year, PMC and PMRDA officials discussed the stormwater drainage plans for the newly added villages and jointly inspected the drains. During this survey, 189 encroachments and 125 waterlogging spots were identified. Based on a draft plan prepare...