Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Khadakwasla Dam Release Sparks Pune Flood Alert
The Khadakwasla Dam in Pune was forced to let out more water because it was filling up from a lot of rain.
The water was released at a rate of about 45,000 cubic feet per second, which is a lot.
Because of this, the government put a Red Alert on the Pune area, telling people to stay away from the river.
Some houses in Ekta Nagar got flooded and about 40 families had to move to safer places.
The same thing happened at another dam in Kolhapur, which also let out water.
Officials are watching the situation closely and are ready to help if more people need to leave their homes.
Khadakwasla Dam discharge increased to 45,000 cusecs (up from 35,574 to 43,571 cusecs) due to heavy rainfall.
A Red Alert was issued for Pune district, warning residents to stay away from the Mutha River banks.
Low‑lying areas in Ekta Nagar were flooded, displacing about 40 families.
Radhanagari Dam in Kolhapur also released water after reaching full capacity.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and coordinating with emergency response agencies.
- Who
- Pune Municipal Corporation, Water Resources Department, Kiran Deshmukh
- What
- Increased Khadakwasla Dam discharge and issued a flood alert
- When
- July 31, 2026
- Where
- Pune district, Khadakwasla Dam, Mutha River, Ekta Nagar, Kolhapur district
- Why
- Heavy rainfall raised reservoir levels, necessitating water release
- Dam
- Khadakwasla Dam
- Discharge
- up to 45,000 cusecs (43,571 cusecs)
- Alert Level
- Red Alert
- Affected Areas
- Ekta Nagar, low‑lying Mutha River banks
- Date
- July 31, 2026
