950 Citizens Relocated to Safer Places from Flood-Affected Areas in Pimpri-Chinchwad

Pimpri-Chinchwad | Continuous heavy rainfall is ongoing in the Pimpri-Chinchwad city area as well as in the catchment areas of dams. Due to the water release from dams into the rivers flowing through the city, river water levels are rising. Against this backdrop, Disaster Management Cells have been activated at the regional office level by the Municipal Corporation, and flood control operations in the respective areas are being managed.

Since last night (19th August 2025), the Corporation has begun relocating citizens from flood-affected areas to safe places. By 8 a.m. this morning, around 950 citizens had been shifted to shelter centers and Municipal Corporation schools. All essential facilities including food have been arranged at these locations, and rescue operations are ongoing at various spots in the city, informed Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Shekhar Singh.

Commissioner Shekhar Singh himself is monitoring the situation, while Additional Commissioners Pradeep Jambhale Patil, Vijaykumar Khorate, and Trupti Sandbhor have also visited flood-affected areas and inspected the relocation centers.

Relocation Details by Regional Office

• ‘A’ Regional Office- Around 75 citizens from flood-affected Bhatnagar, Pimpri were relocated to Late Navnath Dagdu Sable School, Buddhavihar Bhatnagar, and Chekan Das Mewani Hall, Bhatnagar.

• ‘B’ Regional Office- 628 citizens from flood-affected Labor Camp, Kiwale, Keshavnagar, Jadhav Ghat, and Kalewadi areas were relocated to MHADA tenements at Veling-Kiwale and Valhekarwadi School.

• ‘D’ Regional Office- 32 citizens from flood-affected Panchsheel Nagar, Pimple Nilakh, were relocated to Pimple Nilakh Primary Schools No. 52 and 53.

• ‘E’ Regional Office- 45 citizens from flood-affected Ramnagar-Bopkhel were relocated to Ramnagar-Bopkhel PCMC School.

• ‘G’ Regional Office- 125 citizens from flood-affected Sanjay Gandhi Nagar were relocated to Kamla Nehru School.

• ‘H’ Regional Office- 45 citizens from flood-affected Laxminagar, Pimple Gurav were relocated to Bhagat Singh School, Gulabnagar, and Pimple Gurav Primary School No. 54.

Additionally, some laborers living at construction sites were relocated to MHADA housing.

Arrangements for Citizen Relocation

At potential flood-prone areas along riverbanks, teams from regional offices, Fire Department, Health Department, and Solid Waste Department have been deployed. Fire brigade vehicles, boats, ambulances, and other required vehicles have been arranged for relocating affected citizens. PMPML buses have also been made available for transport to relief centers.

The Disaster Management Department has been addressing complaints of drainage choke-ups and waterlogging across roads by sending teams through the respective regional offices for immediate resolution.

Rapid Response Mechanism Deployed

Due to the rainfall in the city and dam areas, water discharge from Mulshi and Pavana dams has caused flood-like conditions. Commissioner Shekhar Singh is continuously reviewing updates. Preventive measures have been taken at settlements, societies, and areas near Pavana, Indrayani, and Mula rivers, with response teams deployed.

Relief centers have been set up at 8 regional offices, with search and rescue teams available under Assistant Commissioners. Nearby relief centers have also been arranged with facilities for drinking water, electricity, and healthcare. Citizens are being regularly informed about rainfall, flood situations, and dam discharges through various mediums.

24-Hour Control Room in Operation

To ensure citizens can contact authorities immediately during emergencies caused by heavy rainfall, a Disaster Management Control Room has been made operational 24×7. This control room maintains coordination with C-DAC and the Meteorological Department for regular weather updates, as well as with Traffic Police for management. Hourly updates on water discharge are taken in coordination with the Irrigation Department.

The control room has deployed officers and staff from the Disaster Management Department, Police Wireless System, Fire Department, Civil Engineering Department, and Drainage Department.

Commissioner’s Inspection of Flood Situation

Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh personally inspected the flood situation. He visited Late Navnath Dagdu Sable School in Bhatnagar where flood-affected citizens were relocated, and also inspected arrangements for relocated families at Ahilyadevi Holkar Primary School in Sangvi. He reviewed the facilities being provided and instructed departments to take necessary actions.

The flood situation in Pimpri-Chinchwad city is under control. Citizens should remain alert but not panic. The administration is keeping special watch over areas where rising river levels could cause flooding. Flood-affected citizens are being relocated to safe places where all facilities are provided. In case of emergencies, citizens should contact the Municipal Control Room.

– Shekhar Singh, Commissioner and Administrator, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation