Pune: Water Discharge Increased from Khadakwasla Dam into Mutha River, Alert Sounded
Pune, 23rd July 2024: The Khadakwasla Dam has reached 88% of its capacity today. Due to heavy rains in the catchment areas of the dam, water is being released into the Mutha River since last midnight. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Police Administration have been advised to maintain strict vigilance and alertness, informed the executive engineer of the Khadakwasla irrigation department.
An alert issued this morning warns citizens to avoid entering the riverbed and to move any material or animals immediately from the area. 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 been increased to 9,416 cusecs, up from the previous 4,708 cusecs. Authorities indicate that further changes 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.
