Wagholi Faces Acute Water Crisis as Bhima River Weir Runs Dry; PMC Water Supply Halted

Wagholi, 19th June 2026: Wagholi has been plunged into a severe water crisis after the Bhima River weir at Vadhu Budruk, the primary source of water for the area, ran completely dry, forcing the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to suspend water supply from Friday. With the monsoon yet to bring significant rainfall, thousands of residents are expected to face acute water scarcity in the coming days.

The drying up of the weir has brought an end to the alternate-day water supply that had been providing limited relief to residents. Many housing societies in Wagholi are already dependent on private water tankers, and with the municipal supply now stopped, demand for tanker water is expected to increase sharply.

Following an inspection of the Bhima River weir along with PMC officials, former corporator Ramdas Dabhade said the water storage had been completely exhausted and urged the civic body to immediately deploy water tankers to ensure uninterrupted supply to residents.

The same water source also supplies nearby Kesnand village, which is now expected to face a similar shortage.

The delayed onset of the monsoon has further aggravated the situation, raising concerns over the availability of tanker services as demand continues to rise.

MLA Dnyaneshwar Katke appealed to citizens to use water sparingly and said discussions are underway with senior officials of the Irrigation Department to release water into the Bhima River. “A solution will be worked out soon,” he said.

Echoing the demand for urgent intervention, corporator Ratnamala Satav called on the PMC to immediately start tanker supply and expedite the long-pending Bhama Askhed Water Supply Scheme to provide a permanent solution to Wagholi’s recurring water problems.

Corporator Shailjit Bansode said residents who pay municipal taxes deserve reliable civic services and urged the PMC to coordinate with the Irrigation Department to restore water supply at the earliest.

Residents also expressed growing frustration over the crisis. Pradeep Satav said the civic body must act immediately to provide tanker water, while Dr. Pallavi Meher, a resident of Wagholi, said the severe shortage has disrupted daily life and appealed for immediate relief measures.

With no immediate improvement in rainfall, residents fear the crisis could worsen unless emergency water arrangements are made and long-term infrastructure projects are expedited.