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Pawana Dam Reaches 82% Capacity, Easing Water Worries

Pawana Dam Reaches 82% Capacity, Easing Water Worries
Good News For Pimpri-Chinchwad Residents! Pawana Dam Fills Beyond 82%, Easing Drinking Water Worries In PCMC · freepressjournal.in

The Pawana Dam, which provides drinking water to Pimpri-Chinchwad and parts of Maval, has filled up to 82.42% of its total capacity.

This is great news for the residents because it means they will have enough water for the coming months.

The dam has received a lot of rain, which has helped it fill up.

Officials say the water level is still under control, and no water is being released yet.

This is a relief because earlier this year, there were water cuts, and people had to manage with water supply on alternate days.

There is also a plan to build a pipeline to bring water directly from the dam to the city, but this project has been delayed for many years because farmers are worried it will reduce the water available for their crops.

The government says it will only go ahead with the project if the farmers agree.

Key facts

Current Water Level
611.31 metres
Total Storage Capacity
229.82 million cubic metres
Live Storage Available
198.68 million cubic metres
Rainfall in Catchment Area
1,669 mm
Rainfall in Last 24 Hours
46 mm
Project Status
Stalled for over 15 years, revived in 2023
Project Length
40 km
Project Aim
Transport raw water directly from Pawana Dam to Nigdi Water Treatment Plant

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