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Khadakwasla Dam Discharge Continues in Pune

Khadakwasla Dam Discharge Continues in Pune
Pune rain: Khadakwasla dam discharge continues, citizens advised to stay alert · indianexpress.com

The Khadakwasla Dam in Pune, Maharashtra, is releasing water into the Mutha River because of heavy rain.

The dam is full, so water is being let out to make room.

The amount of water being released changes based on how much rain there is.

People are told to stay away from the river because it can be dangerous.

Key facts

Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Dam
Khadakwasla Dam
River
Mutha River
Initial Discharge
Thursday evening
Current Discharge
5708 cusecs

Quotes

irrigation department official

Official from Maharashtra's irrigation department

“"The water discharge from Khadakwasla began on Thursday evening as heavy rain in the catchment area led to massive inflow of water in the dam, filling it to its full capacity. The discharge has been reduced to 5708 cusecs as the inflow in the dam has dropped," said an irrigation department official. "However, it should be noted that there is a possibility of either reducing or increasing the discharge again depending on the amount of rainfall and the weather. Everyone is hereby requested not to ”
indianexpress.com

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