Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad adjust water supply as dam levels recover after heavy rain

Pune: Pune’s major dams continue to remain nearly full after an exceptionally wet July, with four reservoirs in the Khadakwasla system at 100% storage and Pawana at 98.31% as of Saturday morning.Khadakwasla Dam was holding 1.97 TMC of water, or 100% of its useful storage, at 6 am on Saturday, and the dam was releasing 6,213 cusecs of water.Varasgaon Dam was also 100% full, with 12.82 TMC in storage, and it was releasing 1,488 cusecs. Panshet had 10.65 TMC, or 100% storage, while no water was being released from the dam.Temghar Dam was holding 3.71 TMC, also 100% of its useful storage, and its discharge stood at 911 cusecs.Pawana Dam, which supplies water to Pimpri-Chinchwad, had reached 98.31% storage, with 8.36 TMC of water, and the dam was releasing 2,120 cusecs.Mulshi Dam was at 90.51% storage, holding 18.24 TMC and releasing 3,100 cusecs.The latest figures show a major change in Pune’s water situation after the heavy monsoon rainfall recorded across the district in July. The focus has now shifted from concerns over water availability to managing excess water and dam releases.No Public Parading Of Accused: Pune CP Amitesh Kumar After MSHRC Rap Over Katraj Incident River discharge remains well below warning levels…Despite the releases from the dams, the discharge at key river points remained well below the prescribed warning levels on Saturday morning.At the Mundhwa K.T. Weir at Bund Garden, the Mutha river discharge was 14,545 cusecs. The warning flood discharge at the location is 1.18 lakh cusecs, while the danger level is 1.68 lakh cusecs.At Daund, the Bhima river discharge stood at 24,788 cusecs. The warning flood discharge is 1.55 lakh cusecs, and the danger level is 2.61 lakh cusecs.At Nira Narsingpur, the discharge was 45,214 cusecs against a warning level of 1.87 lakh cusecs and a danger level of 1.99 lakh cusecs.The discharge at Pandharpur stood at 31,430 cusecs. The warning flood discharge there is 1.16 lakh cusecs, while the danger level is 1.87 lakh cusecs.The figures indicate that river flows at these locations were below the prescribed warning and danger levels as of 6 am on Saturday.Pune Crime: Kothrud Man Booked For Defrauding Elderly Neighbour Of ₹22 Lakh Reservoir levels remain high after exceptional July rainfall…The high storage levels come after an unusually wet July in Pune. Shivajinagar recorded 508.9 mm of rainfall in July, making it the wettest July in the city’s recorded history. The earlier July record was 508.5 mm, recorded in 1907.Pune had also received around 630.1 mm of rainfall by early August. This was already more than the normal rainfall for the entire June-August period. The normal rainfall for these three months is 500.9 mm.The intense rainfall was not restricted to Pune city. The Western Ghats and the ghat areas of Pune district, including Mulshi, Maval, Lonavala and Tamhini, received exceptionally heavy rainfall.The heavy rain resulted in strong inflows into the dams and pushed reservoir levels sharply higher. The four dams of the Khadakwasla system reached full capacity following the sustained rainfall.Pune District Collector Jitendra Dudi Sets October 10 Deadline To Eliminate 43 Black Spots; Roads To Be Pothole-Free By August 31! Flood risk remains linked to catchment rainfall…Although rainfall in Pune city has become less intense compared with the extreme spells witnessed in early July, authorities continue to keep a close watch on the dams and rivers.The main concern is heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats and dam catchment areas. Rainfall in these areas can quickly increase inflows into reservoirs and lead to higher water releases.Such releases can raise water levels in the Mutha, Mula and Pavana rivers and affect low-lying areas downstream.The situation is therefore different from the water shortage concerns seen earlier in the monsoon. With reservoirs now almost full, authorities have to balance water storage with the need to maintain safe reservoir levels.The current dam figures also mean that any major spell of rain in the catchment areas could result in increased releases.For now, however, the recorded river discharges at Mundhwa, Daund, Nira Narsingpur and Pandharpur remain substantially below their respective warning flood levels.The administration is expected to continue monitoring rainfall, dam inflows, storage and downstream river levels as the monsoon progresses.

Pune: Pune residents have received major relief as the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has permanently withdrawn water supply cuts after all four reservoirs of the Khadakwasla dam project reached 100 per cent live storage. Officials said the city now has sufficient drinking water reserves for the coming months, thanks to heavy rainfall across the catchment areas during July.Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram confirmed that regular water supply has resumed and no further restrictions will be imposed. The decision comes after the Khadakwasla dam complex, Pune's main source of drinking water, reached its full live storage capacity of 29.15 TMC. On the same day last year, the reservoirs held 25.92 TMC, or 88.93 per cent of their capacity.The Khadakwasla project, which includes Khadakwasla, Panshet, Varasgaon and Temghar dams, continues to receive steady inflows despite a slight reduction in rainfall over the past few days. According to the Irrigation Department, the four reservoirs received a combined inflow of 503 million cubic feet (mcft) on Wednesday. Water is also being released through spillways, powerhouses and canals to maintain safe reservoir levels.Pune VIDEO: Gold, Silver Ornaments & Cash Stolen From Flat In Pimple Saudagar; CCTV Cameras Sprayed With Paint Other major reservoirs supplying the Pune region are also nearly full. Bhama Askhed dam has reached 98.66 per cent of its live storage, while Pavana dam, the main drinking water source for Pimpri-Chinchwad, is at 97.14 per cent capacity.Heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats has played a key role in filling the reservoirs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Bhira has recorded the highest seasonal rainfall in Pune district at 7,773 mm, followed by Tamhini with 7,039 mm. Within the Khadakwasla catchment, Temghar has received 2,730 mm of rainfall this monsoon, followed by Panshet with 1,995 mm, Varasgaon with 1,884 mm and Khadakwasla with 680 mm.Kiran Deshmukh, Executive Engineer of the Khadakwasla Dam Division, said the spillway discharge from Khadakwasla Dam was increased to 13,981 cusecs on Wednesday morning due to sustained inflows. He said the discharge may be adjusted depending on rainfall and water levels. He also appealed to people to stay away from the Mutha riverbed and said authorities have been instructed to alert residents in low-lying areas.The IMD has forecast moderate to heavy rainfall in the ghat sections over the next 24 hours and has issued an Orange Alert for Thursday. Senior Meteorologist S. D. Sanap said rainfall activity is expected to reduce after that, with the alert downgraded to Yellow for August 7. No major weather warning has been issued beyond that.Pune: Fire Breaks Out At Zeeshan Restaurant In Viman Nagar, No Injuries Reported The water restrictions were first introduced on June 15 after weak monsoon conditions and concerns over the possible impact of El Niño. To conserve water, the PMC had started supplying water on alternate days based on odd and even dates. The restrictions were briefly lifted during the Ashadhi Wari in early July when reservoir levels improved but were reintroduced as a precaution.Although heavy rainfall throughout July pushed the reservoirs to full capacity, the civic administration had not officially withdrawn the water cuts. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) General Secretary Hemant Sambhus had urged the administration to make an announcement. With all four dams now full, the Municipal Commissioner has officially confirmed that the alternate-day water supply system has been permanently discontinued.Meanwhile, water storage across Maharashtra has also improved significantly. Jayakwadi (Nathsagar) dam has crossed 93.49 per cent live storage, while Ujani dam stands at 98.79 per cent capacity. The Irrigation Department has reduced the discharge from Ujani from 60,000 cusecs to 50,000 cusecs as inflows have slowed. Officials said reservoir operations across the Krishna and Godavari basins will continue to be managed according to rainfall forecasts, inflows and downstream river conditions.

Pimpri-Chinchwad: The Water Resources Department on Monday increased water discharge from Pavana Dam after heavy rainfall pushed the reservoir to 99% of its storage capacity. Water is currently being released into the Pavana River at 5,720 cusecs, and officials have warned that the discharge may be increased in phases up to 15,000 cusecs if rain continues.Heavy rain has been lashing the dam catchment area and nearby Ghat sections since Monday morning. This has led to a sharp rise in inflow, causing the Pavana River to flow bank-to-bank. Officials said the discharge will first be increased to 10,000 cusecs to regulate the dam's water level.️ WATCH | Exclusive drone visuals capture #PawanaDam releasing around 7,000 cusecs as the reservoir nears 98% full after heavy rains in #Pune district. A major relief for over 30 lakh #PimpriChinchwad residents as the water supply is secured for months. Drone: Niraj Waghavle pic.twitter.com/xoqfosYv5V— Varad Bhatkhande | Journalist (@VaradBhatkhande) July 25, 2026 Govt Issues Alert…The department has issued an alert to people living along the riverbanks. Residents have been asked to move farming equipment, agricultural pumps, livestock and other belongings from the riverbed to safer places. Officials warned that continued rainfall could cause a sudden rise in river and stream water levels and may lead to flooding in low-lying areas.Pavana Dam supplies water to Pimpri-Chinchwad city, the MIDC area, several municipal councils and villages in Maval tehsil. Heavy rainfall over the past few days has filled rivers and streams and increased inflow into the reservoir.Angels Of Pune: How Saheli Has Been Empowering Sex Workers With Dignity, Healthcare And Hope Since 1998 Water Cut To Continue…Meanwhile, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has said the existing 15% water cut will continue despite the dam reaching nearly full capacity. The civic body clarified that the cut will be withdrawn only if the reservoir reaches 100% storage by October.The corporation also said the alternate-day water supply system, introduced on 25th November 2019, will continue until Pimpri-Chinchwad starts receiving water from the Bhama Askhed project. Residents have repeatedly complained about irregular, low-pressure and inadequate water supply under the current system.

Pune: After two days of intense rainfall that caused widespread waterlogging and flooding in several parts of the city, Pune witnessed a brief respite on Saturday with only light, intermittent showers. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain over the city for the next two days, while heavy rainfall is likely over the ghat areas on Sunday.According to the IMD, the low-pressure system that had developed over Chhattisgarh and Vidarbha has weakened, leading to a drop in the intensity of rainfall across the region. The city remained cloudy through the day, with light showers reported at intervals and cool winds bringing down the temperature.The weather improved enough for people to step out during the evening, leading to increased activity in markets and commercial areas. However, light rain returned in some parts of the city later at night.Pune: Illegal Hoardings Continue To Reappear At Hinjawadi Despite PMRDA Crackdown Pune recorded a maximum temperature of 28.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 23.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday. The IMD said temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged over the next two days. Rainfall is also likely to reduce across many parts of Maharashtra in the coming week.Meanwhile, the heavy rainfall received during July has significantly improved water storage in the Khadakwasla dam system, bringing relief to Pune's water supply concerns. Just a month ago, the four dams supplying water to the city had only 3.66 TMC of water in storage. Following consistent rainfall in the catchment areas, the storage has now increased to 28.61 TMC, which is over 98 per cent of the total capacity.Among the four dams in the project, Khadakwasla and Varasgaon have reached full capacity, while the overall storage across the dam system is sufficient to meet drinking water and agricultural needs for the coming year. Authorities have already released around 6 TMC of water from the reservoirs to maintain safe water levels after the dams filled following heavy rainfall during July.

Pune: Relentless rainfall and the increased discharge of water from the Khadakwasla Dam triggered widespread flooding and severe waterlogging across Pune on Friday, disrupting normal life and leaving several parts of the city inundated. Major roads turned into streams, low-lying areas were flooded, traffic came to a crawl and emergency agencies remained on high alert throughout the day.One of the city's key low-level crossings, Bhide Bridge, was completely submerged after the water level in the Mutha River rose sharply, forcing authorities to shut the bridge to traffic. Dramatic visuals also emerged from near the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) headquarters, where several parked cars were partially submerged after the swollen Mutha River overflowed its banks. The rising water levels also inundated the Ekta Nagari area in Hingne under the Peshwe Park Subdivision after the discharge from the Khadakwasla Dam was increased at around 2 pm. As a precautionary measure, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) disconnected power supply to seven distribution transformers serving Pooja Park, Sharad Sarovar, Anand Park, Kudale Patil, Radha Krishna Residency, Dwarka and Gayatri Apartment to prevent electrical hazards. Officials later said restoration work had begun, with supply to three transformers being resumed even as electricity staff continued working in heavy rain to restore power safely.Pune: PMC Reallocates ₹114.89 Crore For Road Upgrades Ahead Of 2027 International Cycling Event Flooding was reported from several residential colonies and commercial areas, with water entering homes, basements and roads, leaving motorists stranded and causing long traffic snarls across the city. Civic teams, disaster response personnel and police were deployed at vulnerable locations to regulate traffic, prevent people from entering flooded stretches and assist residents in affected areas.Authorities have appealed to citizens to avoid venturing near rivers, submerged bridges and waterlogged roads, and to follow official advisories as heavy rainfall is expected to continue. Rescue and restoration teams remain on standby as the administration closely monitors the situation.

Pimpri-Chinchwad: Pimpri-Chinchwad residents are still uncertain about whether the 15% water cut imposed in the city will be withdrawn. The confusion has increased after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders gave conflicting statements on the issue.At a press conference on Wednesday, Mayor Ravi Landge, BJP city president Shatrughan Kate and Leader of the House Prashant Shitole spoke about the water supply situation. While Kate claimed that the mayor had announced the cancellation of the water cut, Landge and Shitole clarified that they had only directed the administration to begin the process of getting it revoked.️ WATCH | Exclusive drone visuals capture #PawanaDam releasing around 7,000 cusecs as the reservoir nears 98% full after heavy rains in #Pune district. A major relief for over 30 lakh #PimpriChinchwad residents as the water supply is secured for months. Drone: Niraj Waghavle pic.twitter.com/xoqfosYv5V— Varad Bhatkhande | Journalist (@VaradBhatkhande) July 25, 2026 What’s The Issue?The 15% water cut has been in force since June 19 following directions from the Water Resources Department due to delayed rainfall and low water levels. However, heavy rainfall in July has filled the Pawana Dam to 100% capacity, raising hopes that the restriction would be lifted.During the general body meeting on Monday, several corporators demanded that the water cut be removed. Following the discussion, elected representatives met officials from the Water Supply Department on Tuesday.End Of An Era? Pune's Iconic MH-12 Vehicle Registration Series Nears Exhaustion What Did Maha Govt Say?Officials said the Water Resources Department has informed the civic body that the water cut can be withdrawn only if Pavana Dam continues to remain at 100% storage until October. Since the department ordered the restriction, it also has the authority to revoke it. Civic officials have now been asked to immediately follow up with the department and seek approval to end the water cut.Mayor Ravi Landge said the administration has been instructed to coordinate with the Water Resources Department to cancel the 15% cut. He also announced that municipal swimming pools will reopen from August 1.Pune: SPPU Staff Suspended For Taking ₹70,000 To Issue Fake B.Com Degree, FIR Registered Alternate Day Supply To Continue…Chief Engineer of the Water Supply Department Pramod Ombhase said the Water Resources Department prepares the annual water allocation plan based on the dam's storage at the end of October. He said the civic administration is following up with the department to get the restriction removed.Meanwhile, the city's alternate-day water supply will continue. The Municipal Corporation introduced the system on November 25, 2019, to ensure equal water distribution. Despite being in place for over six years, residents continue to complain about irregular supply, low pressure and inadequate water. The Water Supply Department said the alternate-day schedule will remain until water from the Bhama Askhed project becomes available.