India, March 7 -- Ongoing drainage, stormwater, and roadworks across Pune have caused traffic congestion and dust-related issues for residents in several areas.

The drainage department and regional ward offices of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) are currently undertaking extensive drainage line work to meet the financial year deadline as ward offices struggle to cover expenditure targets. The officials, however, denied it saying it is a routine exercise.

Jagdish Khanore, head, PMC drainage department, said, "It is true that drainage work is underway at many locations in the city. Summer is our peak season for such projects, as work cannot proceed during the monsoon. While it is difficult to provide an exact number, at least 35 to 40 lo...