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Time of India
2 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
72 landslide-prone villages in Pune on high alert; officials told to draw up evacuation plan
P une: The district administration has placed 72 landslide-prone villages on high alert as the monsoon intensified across the region resulting in heavy rain in the last few days. Officials have been directed to make immediate arrangements for evacuation in case of emergencies. The alert is based on the Geological Survey of India (GSI)'s 2023 report that lists several at-risk areas across 15 talukas, including Maval (15 villages), Velhe (10), Mulshi (8), Khed (6), Junnar and Bhor (5 each). Among high-risk villages are Kalewadi, Ambwane, Ghutke, Nayphad, and Dhanvali — many of which lie close to hill slopes or riverbanks. Collector Jitendra Dudi has instructed taluka-level officers and tehsildars to identify the most vulnerable areas and prepare contingency plans. "Evacuation and relocation protocols must be ready and drills must be carried out to ensure a timely response during heavy rain," said Vitthal Banote, a district disaster management official. Tehsildars have been tasked with auditing structures in high-risk zones and identifying safe locations where residents can be temporarily shifted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sheffield: If You Were Born Between 1945-1974 You Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Read More Undo A 24-hour monitoring cell will be established in each taluka, and emergency response teams are being equipped and trained. The administration has also instructed that roads prone to flooding be barricaded and appropriate warning signage installed. "Villages close to water bodies need to be warned well in advance, and encroachments in high-risk areas must be cleared. Our focus is on preventing incidents," Banote said. Volunteer groups such as Aapda Mitra, which assist during disasters, are also being provided with essential equipment. Meanwhile, funds for relocating residents in three of the most vulnerable villages — located in Bhor, Khed, and Mulshi talukas — are still awaited from state govt. Officials confirmed that a revised proposal has been sent for approval. Authorities have stressed the need for public awareness drives and rapid deployment of safety measures to avoid a repeat of past tragedies. After the 2014 Malin landslide in Ambegaon taluka, which claimed several lives, the number of identified landslide-prone villages in Pune increased from 23 to 72. Varandha Ghat closed for 3 months As a precautionary measure, the district collectorate has ordered the closure of Varandha Ghat — a vital mountain pass linking Pune to Mahad — to heavy vehicles from June 1 to Sept 30 due to heightened landslide risks. The ghat, which runs through Bhor taluka, sees frequent landslides and slope failures during monsoon. The ongoing road-widening work has added to its vulnerability. Officials emphasised that trucks and buses will not be allowed, and during red or orange weather alerts issued by IMD, even light vehicles will face restrictions. The steep terrain, combined with dense forests, slippery roads, and poor visibility, poses a serious hazard to commuters in the rainy season. Authorities have advised motorists to use alternative routes such as Mangaon-Nizampur-Tamhini-Mulshi-Pirangut during the closure.
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Pune road accident, announces ex-gratia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. He announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured. The PMO India handle in a post on X said, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon." "An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi," it added. Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 19, 2025 As many as seven people have died in a road accident involving a Sedan and a pickup truck in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday, as per police. Pune Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Singh Gill said on Wednesday, "Seven people died in a road accident on Jejuri Morgaon road in Pune district. The accident took place between a sedan and a pickup truck. More details awaited." Earlier, on June 15, four lives were lost in Maharashtra's Pune district, following a tragic bridge collapse over the Indrayani River. The collapse, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, resulted in four deaths and left 51 injured, as per Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi. District Collector Jitendra Dudi earlier said, "A total of 51 people are injured and admitted to different hospitals, taking treatment, and four individuals have died. Three were identified as Chandrakant Salve, Rohit Mane, and Vihaan Mane, and one was male but unidentified." "The incident happened at 3:15 pm, and we got the information at 3:30 pm. A team of about 250 people immediately came here. The rescue operation started, and so far we have rescued about 38 people," he added. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Pune road accident, announces ex-gratia
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. He announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured. The PMO India handle in a post on X said, 'Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.' 'An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi,' it added. As many as seven people have died in a road accident involving a Sedan and a pickup truck in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday, as per police. Pune Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Singh Gill said on Wednesday, 'Seven people died in a road accident on Jejuri Morgaon road in Pune district. The accident took place between a sedan and a pickup truck. More details awaited.' Earlier, on June 15, four lives were lost in Maharashtra's Pune district, following a tragic bridge collapse over the Indrayani River. The collapse, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, resulted in four deaths and left 51 injured, as per Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi. District Collector Jitendra Dudi earlier said, 'A total of 51 people are injured and admitted to different hospitals, taking treatment, and four individuals have died. Three were identified as Chandrakant Salve, Rohit Mane, and Vihaan Mane, and one was male but unidentified.' 'The incident happened at 3:15 pm, and we got the information at 3:30 pm. A team of about 250 people immediately came here. The rescue operation started, and so far we have rescued about 38 people,' he added. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PM Modi offers condolence over Pune road accident, announces ex gratia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the loss of lives in a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. He announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured. The PMO India handle in a post on X said, 'Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon.' "An ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi," it added. As many as seven people have died in a road accident involving a Sedan and a pickup truck in Maharashtra's Pune district on Wednesday, as per police. Pune Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Singh Gill said on Wednesday, "Seven people died in a road accident on Jejuri Morgaon road in Pune district. The accident took place between a sedan and a pickup truck. More details awaited." Also read: 6-yr-old, eight others killed as car crashes into parked pickup truck Earlier, on June 15, four lives were lost in Maharashtra's Pune district, following a tragic bridge collapse over the Indrayani River. The collapse, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, resulted in four deaths and left 51 injured, as per Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi. District Collector Jitendra Dudi earlier said, "A total of 51 people are injured and admitted to different hospitals, taking treatment, and four individuals have died. Three were identified as Chandrakant Salve, Rohit Mane, and Vihaan Mane, and one was male but unidentified." "The incident happened at 3:15 pm, and we got the information at 3:30 pm. A team of about 250 people immediately came here. The rescue operation started, and so far we have rescued about 38 people," he added.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Rush to beat poll code: PMC pushes to float tenders before local body election announcement
With the state government beginning groundwork for holding long-pending local body elections, following the Supreme Court's directives, the Pune district administration is moving quickly to finalise tenders and initiate development works ahead of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) coming into effect. Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi recently chaired a meeting with officials from the Pune Zilla Parishad and district administration, instructing them to expedite all pre-sanctioned development works under the District Planning and Development Committee (DPDC). 'The elections for local self-governments are scheduled. All departments must complete administrative and financial approvals and start the works before July 31. Once the model code is enforced, new works will be restricted,' Dudi said during the meeting. Under the MCC guidelines issued by the Election Commission, no new development tenders can be floated once the code is in force, except for essential maintenance and repair work—subject to prior approval. This has prompted all departments to prioritise finalising estimates, technical approvals, and tender documents within the limited window available. According to senior district officials, departments are working on a war footing to float tenders for various infrastructure projects ranging from rural roads and water supply to school building repairs and anganwadi upgrades. In many talukas, contractors have been informally told to be prepared to begin ground work immediately once orders are issued. The upcoming polls include elections to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), Pune Zilla Parishad, and various Panchayat Samitis and municipal councils in the district. These elections have been delayed since 2022 due to legal issues over OBC reservation and ward delimitation. The Election Commission of India is expected to declare the local body election schedule only after September 4, 2025, once the final ward boundaries and updated electoral rolls are notified. However, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, during an event in Pimpri Chinchwad on Friday, indicated that the civic polls are likely to be held 'immediately after the monsoon and before Diwali.' PMC officials confirmed they are also working to finalise estimates and float tenders for projects under its capital budget. 'Instructions have been issued to all department heads to complete technical sanctioning and issue work orders wherever possible before the code of conduct. Projects that miss this window will be stalled for months,' a senior civic official said. Over ₹1,200 crore worth of works under the Pune Zilla Parishad and district annual plans are currently pending at various stages, and the administration is racing to ensure that maximum approvals are cleared before the code kicks in—expected sometime in late August or early September. Local political leaders have also started exerting pressure to push pending projects through before the poll code, as many hope to showcase completed or ongoing development works in their constituencies ahead of the elections.
