Even as monsoon showers bring relief across Pune district and the rest of the state, easing temperatures and reducing water demand, the collective water stock in the four dams supplying Pune stands at 19.68% as of May 27—slightly higher than the 19.59% recorded on the same date in 2024.
The water level was at 53.40% on March 11. Official records reveal that the cumulative water storage of the Khadakwasla reservoir stands at 46.97% as of May 27.
The water levels are expected to increase now as the monsoon is in the state.
Panshet reservoir is at 17.97%, while Temghar stands at 5.36%. Additionally, the Warasgaon dam stands at 21.04% capacity.
While Pavana's water level lies at 26.19% and Kasarsai at 22.98%, Mulshi stands at 21.04%.
Heavy rains in district
Meanwhile, heavy rains lashed Baramati, Indapur and Daund tehsils on Sunday, prompting the National Disaster Response Force to deploy two specialised teams on the urgent request of the district collector.
The May rain recorded in the three tehsils is unprecedented in the last 50 years, Pawar said while carrying out an inspection of affected areas with Collector Jitendra Dudi.
Even Pune city has been receiving rains ahead of the monsoon. The frequent rains have led to severe waterlogging and traffic issues. Several areas including Baner and Kothrud reported waterlogging, while roads like Navale Bridge, highway stretches passing through the city, and the Pune-Solapur highway saw huge traffic snarls. Now, as the pre-monsoon showers have come just a few days before the monsoon hits, Punekars might not have to see any water cuts.
