Pimpri Chinchwad, 26th May 2026: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Commissioner Vijay Suryavanshi has directed officials to immediately remove encroachments on drains and take strict action against advertisers defacing the city, as part of intensified monsoon preparedness measures.
Chairing a review meeting at the PCMC administrative headquarters on Monday, he instructed that desilting work be completed on a war footing and the natural flow of stormwater drains must not be obstructed under any circumstances. He also ordered strict action against unauthorised hoardings, posters and stickers defacing public spaces, warning that such violations would attract both fines and criminal action.
Stressing the need to improve the cityтАЩs aesthetics, the commissioner said road dividers, junctions and public spaces should be kept clean and attractive, with ornamental plantations on medians, regular trimming of vegetation, and better upkeep of key intersections. He also suggested involving private agencies and companies willing to support beautification efforts.
Suryavanshi further directed all ward offices to ensure zero tolerance against defacement of public property, including bus stops, walls, offices, parks and schools, and warned of action in case of negligence. With the monsoon approaching, he ordered special drives to prevent waterlogging on major roads and bridges by clearing debris blocking drainage outlets and prioritising removal of encroachments on natural drains. He also instructed that desilting be carried out not only in city drains but also in industrial areas, with coordination meetings involving industrial stakeholders to resolve issues quickly.
The commissioner additionally reviewed cleanliness of public toilets, directing regular maintenance and urgent repairs of dilapidated facilities, and stressed strict monitoring of municipal swimming pools with lifeguards instructed to ensure safety and prevent any untoward incidents.
Meanwhile, the civic health department has set a target to complete all drain cleaning work by May 31, stating that out of 141 drains covering a total length of 94,913 metres, 85.84% desilting has been completed so far. Officials said work is progressing despite challenges due to metro construction, road development projects, and limited access in some areas, along with shortage of specialised equipment such as spider machines for deep cleaning. Despite these hurdles, alternative arrangements are being used to keep the desilting drive on track.
The administration said it is coordinating with all agencies to ensure timely completion and has appealed to citizens not to dump waste into drains. тАЬDrain cleaning has been given top priority to ensure citizens do not face waterlogging during the monsoon. Despite technical challenges due to metro and road works, the administration is committed to completing the work by May 31 through inter-departmental coordination,тАЭ said Vijay Suryavanshi, while Deputy Commissioner Dr. Pradeep Thengal said that while first rains usually increase water flow and expose infrastructure gaps, all efforts are being made to complete works before the deadline to avoid waterlogging.
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