Archive · 21 Jul 2026

Pawana Dam Reaches 82% Capacity, Easing Water Worries

Pawana Dam Reaches 82% Capacity, Easing Water Worries

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.

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