Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Pune on Thursday, September 26, has been cancelled due to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions affecting the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, predicting heavy rains that have already caused significant disruptions in the city.
Visuals From the Venue Where PM Modi Was Scheduled to Visit
The Prime Minister was set to inaugurate the Pune District Court Metro Station and Swargate Metro Station, along with several other projects worth over Rs 22,600 crore, as part of his visit on Thursday. However, continuous heavy rains have led to waterlogging and unsafe conditions at the event venue, prompting officials to reconsider the plans.
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Since the morning of September 25, Pune and surrounding areas have experienced heavy downpours, leading to road closures and traffic disruptions. The ground, where the inauguration was to take place, has become muddy and unstable due to the saturation from the rain.