The monsoon brought about a flood-like situation in various parts of the city last year because of choked nullahs, but this time around residents may not have to face a similar problem. A robotic multipurpose excavator (RME) taken on trial basis by the Pune Municipal Corporation last month is being used to de-silt nullahs in the city and is said to be working satisfactorily.

Clean sweep: The robotic multipurpose excavator cleans a nullah in Vishrantwadi, easily reaching difficult spots that a JCB machine cannot