Pune: Kasarsai Dam Increases Water Discharge to 1,480 Cusecs; Citizens Urged to Stay Away from Riverbed
Hinjawadi, 19th August 2025: Authorities at Kasarsai Dam have announced an increase in water discharge from the spillway into the Kasarsai stream to regulate rising water levels amid continuous rainfall in the catchment area.
As of 3:30 pm on Tuesday, the outflow has been raised from 560 cusecs to 1,480 cusecs, according to a statement issued by Executive Engineer Digambar Dubal of the Pune Irrigation Department.
Officials have cautioned that if rainfall continues and inflows increase, discharge will be further adjusted as per the situation. Citizens have been strictly advised not to enter the riverbed. Those with cattle or materials near the stream are urged to relocate them immediately.
The department has also appealed to residents in low-lying areas to remain alert and take necessary precautions. Local authorities have been directed to ensure timely communication of warnings to affected areas.
