Pune: The Panshet and Warasgaon dams experienced significant rainfall early Sunday (August 4) morning, leading to a sharp increase in water levels by 4 AM. The heavy downpour around the dam walls necessitated a controlled release of water throughout the day.

By mid-afternoon, both dams were discharging 12,500 cusecs each. By 5 PM, Khadakwasla dam was releasing 45,000 cusecs into the Mutha River.

Currently, Khadakwasla holds 1.69 TMC of water, which is 85.53% of its capacity, with 1,005 cusecs flowing through the canal and 45,705 cusecs into the river. The region recorded 46 mm of rain between 6 AM and 5 PM on Sunday (August 4).

Both Panshet and Warasgaon dams maintained around 93% storage, releasing the additional rainwater into the river. Panshet dam, at 10.10 TMC (94.84%), released 12,432 cusecs.

The area saw 494 mm of rain from 6 AM to 5 PM. Warasgaon, holding 11.96 TMC (93.26%), released 12,458 cusecs with 102 mm of rainfall by 5 PM. Temghar dam, at full capacity of 3.71 TMC, discharged 275 cusecs for power generation, with 110 mm of rain by 5 PM.

Senior Officials Monitor Situation

With significant rainfall in the Khadakwasla dam cluster, resulting in higher water discharge, the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister's offices were briefed.

Chief Engineer Hanumant Gunale and Superintendent Engineer Sunanda Jagtap from the Irrigation Department visited Khadakwasla dam at 3 PM to review the situation, including current water levels and releases. They instructed adjustments to discharge rates based on rainfall patterns.

Later, Municipal Commissioner Dr. Rajendra Bhosale and Water Supply Department head Nandkishor Jagtap conducted an inspection.