Overview

• Buses in Hinjewadi Phase 2 became half-submerged after over 150 mm of rain, highlighting the vulnerability of major IT corridors to flash floods.
• Waterlogging near Kalyani Nagar Metro Station forced pedestrians onto busy roads and raised concerns about slip hazards and blocked emergency access.
• Authorities blamed each other for neglected drainage upgrades: PMC says Metro stalled works, while Metro officials deny responsibility for blocked drains.
• Local lawmakers and residents point to unplanned development over hill drains and debris-strewn sewer lines as root causes of recurrent flooding.
• IT employees and advocacy groups are pressing for the long-promised multimodal transit hub and systemic infrastructure reforms to ease commutes and curb public health risks.