Pune: Increased Water Discharge from Khadakwasla Dam into Mutha River, Alert Issued (Video)
Pune: The Khadakwasla Dam has reached 90% of its capacity today due to heavy rains in its catchment areas. As a result, water release into the Mutha River began at midnight. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Police Administration have been advised to maintain strict vigilance, as informed by the executive engineer of the Khadakwasla irrigation department.
An alert issued this morning warns citizens to avoid the riverbed and to relocate any materials or animals from the area immediately. Residents in low-lying areas are urged to take proper precautions and remain vigilant.
As of 7:00 AM, the discharge from the Khadakwasla Dam spillway into the Mutha River basin has increased to 9,416 cusecs, up from the previous 4,708 cusecs. Authorities indicate that further adjustments to the discharge rate may be made as necessary, depending on rainfall levels and inflow.
Residents should be aware that discharge rates may fluctuate based on weather conditions, and continuous updates will be provided as the situation develops.
