Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Heavy Rain Pushes Nashik Dams to 90% Capacity
Heavy rain has been falling in Nashik, making the dams very full.
The Gangapur Dam is now 90% full, and the Darna Dam is 85% full.
The water levels in the rivers have gone up a lot, so the government has told people to be careful.
They have also started letting water out of the dams slowly.
The weather people say there will be more heavy rain soon, so everyone needs to stay safe and follow the rules.
Heavy rainfall in Nashik has pushed Gangapur Dam to 90% capacity and Darna Dam to 85%.
Water levels in the Godavari and Darna rivers have risen significantly due to controlled releases from the dams.
Authorities have issued flood alerts and advised residents to avoid riverbanks and flood-prone areas.
The Water Resources Department is monitoring the situation closely and may increase water releases depending on rainfall intensity.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Nashik over the next 24 hours.
- Who
- Residents of Nashik, Water Resources Department, India Meteorological Department
- What
- Heavy rainfall leading to high water levels in dams and rivers
- When
- Continuous rainfall in the last 24 hours, with forecasts for the next 24 hours
- Where
- Nashik district, including Igatpuri, Trimbakeshwar, and western parts of Nashik taluka
- Why
- Persistent rainfall in the catchment areas has led to substantial inflows into the reservoirs, prompting controlled releases and flood alerts.
Residents' Concerns
Government Response
Safety Measures
Residents' Concerns
Residents fear for their safety due to rising water levels and potential flooding.
Government Response
Authorities have issued alerts and are monitoring the situation closely to ensure safety.
- Rainfall in Nashik
- 100 mm in the last 24 hours
- Gangapur Dam Capacity
- 90%
- Darna Dam Capacity
- 85%
- Overall Water Storage
- 69%
- Water Release from Gangapur Dam
- 5,295 cusecs at 10:30 a.m.
- Forecast by IMD
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours