Hey there, folks in Pune! It looks like we’ve got some serious rain happening in the catchment area of Khadakwasla Dam. The downpour from Panshet, Varasgaon, and Temghar dams, combined with runoff from Pabe Ghat, Agalmbe, and Thakarwadi areas, has caused water levels to rise in Khadakwasla Dam.
Even though the rain wasn’t directly hitting the dam, nearby streams have overflowed, leading to rising water levels. To keep a close eye on the situation, a team from the Khadakwasla Irrigation Department, led by Branch Engineer Girija Futane Kalyankar, has been stationed at the dam office. They’ve been providing hourly updates on the water level since 5 pm on Tuesday.
By 9:30 pm, it was clear that the dam could reach full capacity if the rain continued. This info was passed on to Executive Engineer Shweta Kurhade and Deputy Engineer Mohan Bhadane for further action. By 3 am on Wednesday, the dam was at 98 percent capacity, leading to the release of 2,000 cusecs of water into the Mutha River at 3:30 am.
As the water level kept climbing, the releases were increased to 4,708 cusecs at 6:30 am and 9,416 cusecs by 7 am. With the rain easing up on Wednesday afternoon, the discharge was decreased to 7,276 cusecs by 5 pm. The team is keeping a close watch to ensure the dam’s water levels are managed effectively.
Here’s a quick look at the water storage in Pune dams as of 5 pm on 24th July 2024:
– Khadakwasla: 346 mm rainfall, 1.91 TMC storage, 96.87% full
– Panshet: 1042 mm rainfall, 7.51 TMC storage, 70.50% full
– Varasgaon: 1037 mm rainfall, 7.17 TMC storage, 55.96% full
– Temghar: 1779 mm rainfall, 1.94 TMC storage, 52.20% full
The total inflow into the four dams is 713 mcft, with a total storage of 18.53 TMC, which is 63.56% full. Last year, the total storage was at 16.57 TMC, or 56.85% full. Looks like we’re dealing with quite a bit of water here, so stay safe and dry, Pune!
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