- Recent heavy rains in Pune have significantly increased water levels in the city’s main dams, adding 1.65 TMC in just three days.
- The collective storage in Khadakwasla, Temghar, Panshet, and Varasgaon now stands at 7.4 TMC, which is 25% of their total capacity of 29.15 TMC.
- This increase in water levels equals more than a month’s supply for the city, mirroring last year’s storage on the same date.
- Khadakwasla dam received 34mm of rainfall in 24 hours, with Temghar, Panshet, and Varasgaon receiving between 36mm and 40mm during the same period.
- Officials from the state irrigation department note consistent rainfall in the dam catchment areas, with hopes for more heavy downpours in the coming weeks.
- The dam catchments typically receive 2,000mm to 2,500mm of rainfall during the monsoon season, but some areas have yet to reach the 1,000mm mark this year.
- Pavana and Andra, key contributors to the dams’ catchment areas, received 36mm and 25mm of rainfall respectively by Tuesday morning.
- Authorities emphasize the importance of continued prudent water management by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) despite the recent increase in water levels.
- Sustained rainfall in the catchment areas is crucial to ensure an adequate water supply for Pune in the months ahead.
- While the recent increase in water levels is promising, continued rainfall and careful water management practices are essential for maintaining a steady water supply for the city.
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