Rains triggers fence collapse, 18 vehicles damaged in Pune

2 min readPuneJul 5, 2026 10:13 PM IST

The rubble fell over nine four-wheelers and nine two-wheelers in the society, officials said. (PTI)

The fence of a residential society in Katraj area collapsed during early hours of Sunday due to heavy rain, causing damage to as many as 18 private vehicles at the spot.

According to the Pune Fire Brigade, the fencing wall and parking shed of Samruddhi Lake Society on Jambhulwadi Road in Katraj collapsed around 3.30 am on Sunday.

The rubble fell over nine four-wheelers and nine two-wheelers in the society, officials said.

After receiving information, a team of Pune Fire Brigade rushed to the spot. A team led by fire officer Santosh Bhilare, sought help from fabrication workers to cut the iron rods of the parking shed and grills, officials said. Firemen also cleared the rubble and tin sheets with the help of locals. According to fire officials, no casualties were reported in the incident.

Heavy rain also caused tree felling at about 30 different spots across the city on Sunday. A huge tree collapsed near Gavkos Maruti temple in Kasba Peth, blocking the road nearby. Firemen cut the tree into pieces and cleared the road for traffic, around 10.30 am, officials said.

A couple of vehicles were also damaged in a tree felling incident near the Central Hatchery in Wakdewadi area of Pune city, around 3 pm, Sunday.