Water supply in Pune

A tragic incident in Popalti village near Udaipur has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two children, due to contaminated water. District officials are responding by providing clean drinking water and medical care, while health authorities are investigating the contamination sources. In Pune, a major water leak near Swargate Metro Station will disrupt water supply on July 25, affecting several areas as repairs are carried out. Residents are advised to prepare for the disruption and potential low pressure when service resumes. Meanwhile, the National Green Tribunal is addressing widespread water contamination issues along the Palkhi route, while the Pune Municipal Corporation's amnesty scheme for illegal water connections has seen a slow uptake. The British government has announced the scrapping of an amnesty scheme for ex-soldiers in Northern Ireland, fulfilling a Labour Party promise despite facing opposition.