India, Aug. 1 -- To strengthen the city's firefighting infrastructure, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) General Body has approved a proposal to restore defunct fire hydrants and install new ones in densely populated localities, slums, old city areas, markets and other high-risk zones.

The decision, taken on Wednesday, comes as Pune's rapid expansion has made firefighting more challenging, with fire engines often struggling to access narrow lanes and secure an immediate water supply during emergencies. Officials said the project is expected to improve response time and enhance firefighting operations in congested areas.

Under the proposal, the civic administration will conduct a citywide survey to assess the condition of existing fir...