Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Pune, dam water levels rise significantly
Heavy rains cause severe flooding in Pune, dam water levels rise significantly
Continuous rainfall leads to substantial increase in dam water storage and widespread flooding in Pune and surrounding areas.
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Pune City and nearby areas, leaving many residents stranded in submerged regions. Heavy rainfall has dramatically increased water storage levels in the district’s dams during the first two and a half months of this monsoon season.
As of 8 am on Thursday, July 25, the four dams of the Khadakwasla Dam project, which supply water to the city of Pune, have accumulated 20.27 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) of water, equating to 69.52 percent of their total capacity. This marks a significant rise from last year when the combined water storage on the same date was 17.84 TMC (61.19 percent). Over the past 24 hours alone, 3.71 TMC of water has accumulated in these four dams.
In addition to the Khadakwasla project, the district’s total available water storage, including the six dams managed by the Tata Group and 26 other dams, has increased to 84.22 TMC. This is a rise of 6.55 TMC compared to the same time last year when the water storage was 77.67 TMC.
The Pune district has 32 dams in total. Besides the Khadakwasla project, significant dams include Ujani, Bhama Askhed, Manikdoh, Chasakaman, Pavana, Mulshi, Temghar, Varasgaon, Panshet, Gunjvani, Neera Deodhar, Bhatghar, and Veer. The total useful water storage capacity of all the dams in the district is 198.34 TMC.
Earlier, water was released, resulting in flooding that forced many residents into the streets. Some citizens were trapped and required rescue from local authorities and the fire brigade.
Maval-Mulshi Sub-Divisional Officer (SDPO) Surendra Navale has enforced a tourist ban in the Maval-Mulshi area from 8 am on July 25 until 8 am on July 29, aiming to ensure public safety amidst the severe weather conditions.
