Pune Water Supply to Remain Regular From Monday as Khadakwasla Dam Storage Improves After Heavy Rain

Pune, 12th July 2026: Pune residents are set to receive regular water supply from Monday after heavy rainfall over the past five to six days significantly improved water storage in the Khadakwasla dam system, bringing temporary relief from the alternate-day supply schedule.

A final decision on whether to reintroduce alternate-day water supply will be taken next week at an all-party meeting, civic officials said.

The Khadakwasla dam chain, which supplies water to Pune, currently holds 16.80 TMC of water, equivalent to 57.63% of its total storage capacity. During the past five days, the four dams in the system received substantial inflows, improving the overall water availability.

Although the current storage is lower than the 20.79 TMC (71.31%) recorded on the same day last year, several elected representatives in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) have urged the administration not to impose water cuts, citing the recent improvement in reservoir levels.

The PMC had introduced alternate-day water supply from June 15 after declining reservoir levels raised concerns over water availability during the monsoon. A detailed schedule was prepared, dividing the city into areas receiving water on even and odd dates.

However, the civic administration later suspended the water rationing plan until July 12 in view of the annual Ashadhi Wari pilgrimage and the arrival of the Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram palkhis in Pune, ensuring uninterrupted water supply during the period.

With reservoir levels now improving, the city will continue to receive regular water supply from Monday, at least for the time being.

Current Status of Khadakwasla Dam System (5 pm, July 12)

According to the Irrigation Department:

• Khadakwasla Dam: 1.93 TMC (97.60% full)
• Panshet Dam: 6.37 TMC (59.84% full)
• Varasgaon Dam: 7.06 TMC (55.05% full)
• Temghar Dam: 1.44 TMC (38.93% full)

The four reservoirs together contain 16.80 TMC of water, or 57.63% of their total storage capacity. The combined inflow into the dam system on Sunday evening stood at 63 mcft.

Khadakwasla Dam has already released 1.51 TMC of water over its spillway so far this monsoon.

Civic officials are expected to review rainfall trends and reservoir levels over the coming days before taking a final decision on the city’s long-term water supply schedule.