In a significant step towards accountability, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued show-cause notices to eight officials, including two ward officers, following inspections that uncovered serious deficiencies in pre-monsoon preparedness. With the monsoon expected to intensify, the PMC is addressing delays in critical works such as stormwater drains and flood mitigation. Traditionally, disciplinary actions were directed at engineers; however, this time, ward-level administrators are also being held accountable. Inspections revealed that many pre-monsoon works remained incomplete despite multiple deadlines. Additional municipal commissioner Prajit Nair highlighted the unsatisfactory condition of stormwater drainage systems, particularly in areas like Vishrambaugwada and Kasba Peth, where clogged drains and encroachments were noted. The administration has extended the deadline for completing these works to June 15, emphasizing that laxity will not be tolerated and that necessary actions will be taken against those responsible for the lapses.