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Pune's waterlogging system is struggling to cope with rapidly changing rainfall patterns, with the Pune Municipal Corporation identifying 127 new spots prone to waterlogging over the past two years..
Over the last two years, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has identified 127 new spots prone to waterlogging..
The consultants identified 350 critical water logging areas during the assessment and generated a detailed project report (DPR) for Storm Water Drainage in Pune Citys Frequently Flooding Areas..
Tandale added, Due to various factors such as cloud bursts, road widening, changes in design criteria of stormwater and drainage systems, and topographical changes, PMC has identified an additional 127 critical water logging locations over the past two years..
Non-structural work includes constructing retaining walls, laying storm water drains, and installing culverts, whereas structural work includes establishing weather centres, installing rainwater gauges, and providing disaster management training, among other things..
