Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Pune Warns of Flooding as Rainfall Intensifies, Wari Pilgrimage Begins
Pune is experiencing heavy rain, and the government is releasing water from a dam to control water levels.
This means people living nearby should be careful and move their cars.
Additionally, a religious walk called Wari is happening, and the government is warning people about rising river levels in nearby towns.
The government has also prepared shelters and equipment to help people in case of flooding.
Pune will release water from Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River due to heavy rainfall.
The PMC has asked residents near the river to move vehicles and avoid using the Nanded city bridge.
The city has established 71 shelter facilities for those affected by potential flooding.
The Wari pilgrimage processions began, with warnings about rising Indrayani river levels.
The irrigation department will release water from the Jadhavwadi irrigation pond.
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Irrigation Department and Wari pilgrims.
- What
- Water is being released from the Khadakwasla Dam and Jadhavwadi irrigation pond due to heavy rainfall and the start of Wari procession.
- When
- Water release from the dam will begin in the afternoon and the Wari processions began Wednesday and Thursday.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- To manage water levels, prevent flooding and ensure safety during the Wari processions.
PMC Measures
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Water Level Management
PMC Measures
Water release to manage river level
N/A
N/A
- Dam
- Khadakwasla Dam
- River Affected
- Mutha River, Indrayani river
- Water Release Speed
- 2,000 cusecs (dam)
- Shelter Facilities
- 71
- Processions
- Sant Tukaram Maharaj palkhi, Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj palkhi
Sources
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Wari palkhi procession begins amid heavy rain in Pune, irrigation department sounds warning about Indrayani river flooding