Monsoon: Water Cutbacks in Pune May Be Withdrawn Soon as Khadakwasla Dam Nearly Half Full
Pune, 28th May 2025: After days of heavy rainfall across Pune district and nearby Ghat regions, the Khadakwasla Dam — a major source of drinking water for Pune city — has reached nearly 50% capacity, easing fears of a water crisis. As of Wednesday, the dam is 48.86% full, marking a significant turnaround ahead of the usual monsoon timeline.
This year’s monsoon has arrived early, with consistent pre-monsoon showers starting in May itself. These rains have rapidly improved the water levels in all four key dams supplying Pune — Khadakwasla, Panshet, Varasgaon, and Temghar. The combined storage across these dams now stands at 19.64% of their total capacity, with Khadakwasla alone accounting for the largest share.
In detail, the current water levels are:
Khadakwasla Dam: 48.86%
Panshet Dam: 17.78%
Varasgaon Dam: 21.24%
Temghar Dam: 3.88%
These improving numbers come as a relief to citizens, especially after facing water cuts in various parts of Pune during April and early May due to dwindling reservoir levels. Officials are now optimistic and suggest that the water cut measures could soon be rolled back if the rainfall continues.
With the catchment areas receiving substantial rain, especially in the Ghats, authorities are closely monitoring the inflow. The early and abundant rain has bolstered confidence in water availability for the coming months.
