India, May 22 -- A day after heavy rains exposed the drainage system, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has ordered all contractors to immediately re-clean manholes and drainage lines that witnessed severe waterlogging despite claims of pre-monsoon preparedness.

Additional municipal commissioner Prithviraj BP said, "As the city experienced flash rains on Tuesday, waterlogging occurred at several locations because manhole covers were blocked by plastic and other waste. We have directed all contractors to clean these points again without delay."

"An orange alert has been issued, with expected rainfall between 60mm and 120mm. Warje recorded 120mm, Karvenagar saw 113mm, and Sahakarnagar had 114mm. Several areas received more than 60mm in...