India, April 3 -- Intense unseasonal rain brought Pune to a standstill on Wednesday, exposing gaps in the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC's) pre-monsoon preparedness as waterlogging, falling trees and traffic snarls were reported across the city.

In what officials described as a 'cloudburst-like' event, Khadakwasla recorded over 100 mm rainfall within an hour, with several other areas receiving heavy showers within a short span of time. The rain paralysed traffic and inundated roads, causing water to enter homes and shops, particularly at Sinhagad Road and Kothrud.

According to the civic administration, waterlogging was reported at 145 locations whereas 82 incidents of treefall or branch fall were recorded. In a tragic incident, a wom...