Khadakwasla Cluster At 28.52% Water Level: Pune Starts Water Cuts Amid Depleting Reservoirs

As summer approaches Pune with heightened temperatures, the demand for water is expected to surge in the city. Meanwhile, the quartet of dams supplying water to Pune is currently at 28.52% capacity, compared to 26.08% in 2024, as of May 5.

These water levels are depleting fast, as it was at 53.40% on March 11. Official records reveal that the cumulative water storage of the Khadakwasla reservoir stands at 43.34% as of May 5.

Panshet reservoir is at 26.09%, while Temghar stands at 9.57%. Additionally, the Warasgaon dam stands at 33.88% capacity.

While Pavna's water level lies at 33.10% and Kasarsai at 25.84%, Mulshi stands at 31.36%.

Pune watercuts

With water reserves running low, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has announced a water cut across several parts of the city, starting Monday, May 5. The decision impacts neighbourhoods under the Vadgaon Water Purification Project Zone, including areas in Dhayari, Suncity, Vadgaon Budruk, Hingane, Sahakarnagar, Dhankawadi, Balajinagar, Ambegaon Plateau, Katraj and Kondhwa.

The PMC's Information and Public Relations Office issued a detailed schedule outlining day-wise suspension of water supply in affected areas. Authorities cited reduced water availability due to delayed summer rains and increased consumption as key reasons behind the move.

PMC takes over 1.5 TMC of water from Khadakwasla on a monthly basis. For the next two months, it will require more than 3 TMC of water from Khadakwasla.

The Khadakwasla dam system currently holds over 8.32 TMC of water.

The allocated water quota for Pune is 14.61 TMC for the year 2024-25, which should suffice for the city's needs until mid-year.

This storage level is higher than the previous year, providing relief against water shortages.