Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Pune: Khadakwasla Dam Water Release Increased Amidst Heavy Rains
Heavy rain in Pune has led officials to increase the water released from the Khadakwasla Dam.
This means the Mutha River will have more water, and the Shivane Bridge could flood.
Local officials are urging people to be careful and avoid riverbeds.
The increased water release is a response to the ongoing heavy rainfall and potential for flooding.
The administration is monitoring the situation, and citizens should follow their instructions to stay safe.
Water release from Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River is increasing.
Torrential rains have caused a red alert across Pune District.
Supriya Sule and District Collector Jitendra Dudi have urged caution.
Shivane Bridge may be affected due to rising water levels.
The discharge from the dam will increase to 15,442 cusecs.
- Who
- Officials, residents near Mutha River, Supriya Sule, Jitendra Dudi.
- What
- Increased water release from Khadakwasla Dam due to heavy rains.
- When
- Tuesday afternoon, following torrential rains.
- Where
- Pune District, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall and potential flooding.
Residents' perspective
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Safety Concerns
Residents' perspective
Potential danger to residents near the river.
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- Affected Dam
- Khadakwasla Dam
- River Affected
- Mutha River
- Water Release Increase
- 11,878 to 15,442 cusecs
- Officials Urging Caution
- Supriya Sule and Jitendra Dudi
- Alert Level
- Red alert
Sources
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