Red Alert Issued for Heavy Rains in Pune and Satara Districts
Pune, 3rd August 2024: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Red Alert’ for heavy rains in Pune and Satara districts. The catchment areas of Khadakwasla, Pavana, Mulshi, and Chasakman dams in the Pune district are experiencing heavy rainfall, causing the dams to reach full capacity and necessitating large-scale water discharge.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has directed the Divisional Commissioner, respective District Collectors, Municipal Commissioners, and senior officials to ensure the safety of residents in villages near the flood line and low-lying areas of Krishna riverside, Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and surrounding regions. Pawar has urged citizens to prioritize their safety and cooperate with the authorities.
Currently, the discharge rates are as follows:
– Khadakwasla Dam: 27,016 cusecs
– Mulshi Dam: 27,609 cusecs
– Pavana Dam: 5,000 cusecs
– Chasakman Dam: 8,050 cusecs
The discharge rate may increase if the heavy rains persist. Consequently, caution has been issued to residents along the flood line and in low-lying areas of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
भारतीय हवामान खात्याकडून पुणे आणि सातारा जिल्ह्याला अतिवृष्टीचा ‘रेड अलर्ट’
Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar reviewed the situation with the Pune Divisional Commissioner, Pune District Collector, and the Municipal Commissioners of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. He instructed the administration to take all necessary precautions to protect lives and property. He also emphasized the need to stay in touch with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for additional support if required.
Residents in flood-prone and low-lying areas of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad are advised to seek shelter in safe locations. The local administration has been instructed to facilitate safe shelters and provide full assistance to those affected. Furthermore, necessary precautions and evacuation measures are being implemented for villages along the Krishna River, as the Koyna Dam is also discharging water at a rate of 5,000 cusecs.
