Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Jayakwadi Dam Reaches Full Capacity; Minister Directs Water Use Plan
A big dam called Jayakwadi got completely full because of heavy rains in the Nashik and Ahilyanagar regions.
The dam sits on the Godavari River and holds water in a reservoir called Nath Sagar.
When a dam is full, it means there is plenty of water stored for people to use.
A minister named Sanjay Shirsat visited Paithan to check the dam and perform a special ceremony called Jal Pujan.
He told the water department to make a careful plan for using the water.
The water will be used for farming, factories, and drinking water.
Many farmers and people in the Marathwada region are happy about the full dam.
Another leader, Vilas Bhumre, said the reservoir is like a lifeline for the region.
He said everyone should save water and use it wisely.
People also gave a traditional gift of a sari, choli, and coconut to the Godavari River to say thank you.
Jayakwadi Dam reached 100% capacity after heavy rains in Nashik and Ahilyanagar regions caused large inflows.
District Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat ordered the Water Resources Department to prepare a systematic water use plan.
Shirsat performed the Jal Pujan of the Nath Sagar reservoir at Paithan on Saturday to mark the milestone.
The stored water will be managed for agricultural irrigation, industries, and drinking water needs in Marathwada.
MLA Vilas Bhumre called Nath Sagar Marathwada's lifeline and urged conserving water and using it judiciously.
- Who
- District Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat, MLA Vilas Bhumre, and Water Resources Department officials
- What
- Jayakwadi Dam reached 100% capacity and a systematic plan for using the water was ordered
- When
- Saturday (exact date not specified in the article)
- Where
- Paithan, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, in Maharashtra's Marathwada region
- Why
- Heavy rains in Nashik and Ahilyanagar caused large inflows into the dam
- Dam
- Jayakwadi Dam (Nath Sagar reservoir)
- Status
- 100% full capacity
- Location
- Paithan, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Cause of inflow
- Heavy rains in Nashik and Ahilyanagar regions
- Water uses
- Agriculture, industries, drinking water
- Region served
- Marathwada
- Key directive
- Prepare a systematic water use plan to avoid future shortages