PUNE: Even as the city shivers with temperatures dipping below 10°C, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a to residents: .

Municipal Commissioner has made it clear that the civic body will not tolerate residents, watchmen or housekeeping staff burning to keep warm. “Anyone found creating a bonfire—whether inside society premises or on public streets—will face action without exception,” he warned.

PMC officials said the practice, which becomes common during cold nights, is a . The smoke generated from these fires releases harmful pollutants, including , directly contributing to worsening air quality in the city.

“The smoke from bonfires does not just disturb the environment—it endangers lives,” Ram emphasised. “These emissions can trigger or worsen respiratory ailments, inclu

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