Archive · 26 Jul 2025
PCMC Issues Alert as Pavana Dam Water Discharge Increases
The city of Pimpri-Chinchwad is dealing with heavy rain, and a dam called Pavana is releasing more water.
This is because the dam is filling up from all the rain.
Officials are worried about people living near the Pavana and Mula rivers, and in low-lying areas.
They are telling people to move their things and be careful.
If the rain continues, some people might have to move to safer places like schools.
The dam is important because it provides drinking water to the area.
PCMC issued an alert for residents near the Pavana and Mula rivers due to increased water discharge from Pavana Dam.
The discharge from Pavana Dam was increased to 7,410 cusecs.
The dam's storage has reached 86.34% due to continuous rainfall in catchment areas.
Citizens in low-lying areas are advised to take precautions and move belongings.
Heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in various areas of Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- Who
- PCMC issued the alert for residents.
- What
- Increased water discharge and flood alert due to heavy rainfall.
- When
- The alert was issued on Saturday.
- Where
- Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra, near the Pavana and Mula rivers.
- Why
- Due to continuous heavy rain and the increased discharge from the Pavana Dam.
- Dam Name
- Pavana Dam
- River(s)
- Pavana, Mula
- Water Discharge
- 7,410 cusecs
- Dam Storage
- 86.34%
- Drinking Water Source
- Pavana Dam
- PCMC Water Draw
- 420 million litres per day (MLD)
- Affected Areas
- Low-lying areas, Nigdi to Chinchwad road