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Tanker Demand Remains High in Pune Despite Heavy Rain and Full Dams

05 Jul 2025

 

Despite good monsoon rains and significantly improved water storage in Pune’s reservoirs, the demand for water tankers remains alarmingly high across the city. According to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials, over 37,000 tanker trips were recorded in June only a slight drop from the 40,000 to 45,000 trips in the peak summer months of April and May. Residents from various parts of the city, especially in newly merged villages, continue to rely on expensive private tankers, paying anywhere between ₹800 to ₹2,500 per trip, often due to poor pipeline connectivity or contaminated water supply. The four key dams Khadakwasla, Temghar, Varasgaon, and Panshet currently hold 16.7 TMC of water, more than triple last year’s levels, yet supply issues persist on the ground.

Citizens express growing frustration, accusing PMC of delaying promised infrastructure projects and turning a blind eye to alleged political interference by private tanker operators, some of whom are said to hinder pipeline development and enable illegal water connections. Areas like Dhayari, Wagholi, Sus, and Bavdhan Budruk face acute shortages every summer, with residents saying they are unfairly taxed without receiving basic civic services in return. While PMC claims steps are being taken to improve distribution and monitor contractor tankers, residents argue the system is still heavily reliant on informal and unregulated sources, creating a year-round dependence on tanker water even during the monsoon.

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