Hey there, Pune! Here’s a quick update on the water situation in the city. The water stock in the four dams of the Khadakwasla circle has decreased to 3.7 TMC, which is 1 TMC lower than last year. With subdued rainfall over the past week, there has been no increase in live water storage in the dams. The state irrigation department has assured that there are enough reserves to meet the city’s water needs until mid-July.
The Pune Municipal Corporation typically extracts around 1.5 TMC of water from Khadakwasla every month. The current stock of 3.7 TMC is said to be sufficient for over a month, but officials are urging residents to use water judiciously to prevent a critical situation. The irrigation department is keeping a close eye on water levels in all major dams, hoping for heavy rain in the catchment areas soon.
Last month, water discharge from Khadakwasla to rural areas was paused due to the slow rainfall. The decision to resume supply will depend on the weather in the coming days. The total capacity of the four dams in the Khadakwasla circle is 29.15 TMC, but they did not fill up completely last monsoon. The catchment areas are expected to receive more rainfall in July and August.
In other news, the water stock in Bhama Askhed dam has dropped to 1.15 TMC, serving the city’s eastern parts. Despite the decrease, water supply from the dam has not been cut off. Let’s hope for some heavy showers in the next few weeks to replenish our water sources! Stay tuned for more updates on the water situation in Pune.
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