Protests against new construction in Pune until the city’s water problems are rectified
A plea has been filed in the Bombay High Court against the construction of new buildings in Pune until the water crisis in the city is resolved. The plea highlights the city’s acute water shortage and construction’s impact on the already strained water resources. Pune has been facing a severe water crisis for the past few years, with the water levels in the city’s reservoirs dropping alarmingly low. The situation has been aggravated by the rapid pace of urbanization in the city, which has increased the demand for water. The city has been relying on water supply from neighboring districts, which is both expensive and unsustainable in the long run.… Read more