1 month ago
Bhavli Dam Reaches Full Capacity Amid Monsoon Alert
The Bhavli Dam in Nashik has reached its full capacity due to heavy rainfall from the monsoon.
The Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow Alert for the next three days, predicting more rain.
Several other dams in the district are also quite full.
Authorities have started releasing water from some dams to prevent overflow.
Residents are being asked to stay alert because of the heavy rain expected.
Last year at this time, the water storage was higher, but this year it's still significant.
Bhavli Dam in Igatpuri Taluka has reached 100% capacity.
Yellow Alert issued for moderate to heavy rainfall in the next three days.
Several other dams in Nashik district are at varying levels of fullness.
Water release operations have begun from Palkhed, Kadwa, Punegaon, and Bhavli dams.
Total water storage in the district is at 53.48%, with usable storage at 34,708 million cubic feet.
- Who
- Residents of Nashik city and district, Meteorological Department, Dam authorities
- What
- Bhavli Dam reaches full capacity, Yellow Alert issued for heavy rainfall
- Where
- Nashik city and district, including Igatpuri, Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Dindori, Peth, Surgana, and Kalwan talukas
- When
- Starting Monday midnight, continuing for the next three days
- Why
- Active monsoon causing heavy rainfall and increased water inflow into dams
Residents and Authorities
Environmentalists
Water Release Operations
Residents and Authorities
Necessary to prevent dam overflow and ensure safety.
Environmentalists
Could lead to downstream flooding and environmental impact.
Key facts
- Bhavli Dam
- 100% full
- Darna Dam
- 74.26% full
- Gangapur Dam
- 79.63% full
- Gautami Dam
- 91.76% full
- Kashyapi Dam
- 53.56% full
- Total Water Storage
- 53.48%
- Usable Water Storage
- 34,708 million cubic feet (mcft)
- Yellow Alert Duration
- Next three days





