Three major reservoirs supplying Pune, Khadakwasla, Panshet and Varasgaon, have reached 100% capacity following continuous monsoon rainfall, prompting controlled water releases as the IMD issued a yellow alert for the Ghats on Aug. 3.
Latest Pune Dam Water Levels
| Name of Dam | Percentage (%) |
| Khadakwasla | 100 |
| Temghar | 95.51 |
| Panshet | 100 |
| Varasgaon | 100 |
| Pawana | 99.15 |
| Mulshi | 88.74 |
धरणस्थिती व शहरातील परिस्थितीचा संक्षिप्त आढावा
— PMC Care (@PMCPune) August 3, 2026
मान्सून काळात पावसासंदर्भातील तक्रारी, आपत्कालीन मदत, अधिकृत सूचना आणि महत्त्वाच्या सेवांसाठी PMC CARE ॲप आजच डाउनलोड करा: https://t.co/kvCpZSq1Kg#KhadakwaslaDam #MuthaRiver #Pune #PMC #DisasterManagement pic.twitter.com/yHJqKcizoB
Other vital reservoirs serving the region are also fast approaching maximum capacity. The Pawana Dam also saw a substantial discharge of 5,720 cusecs maintained to regulate water volume. Meanwhile, Mulshi Dam also saw a discharge rate of 6,200 cusecs.
Authorities have advised residents living along the Mutha River and in low-lying areas to stay away from the riverbed and follow official advisories as water releases continue.
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Khadakwasla Dam Discharge Increased Following Heavy Monsoon Downpours
Following heavy rainfall in the catchment area, the PMC has announced a substantial increase in the water discharge rate from the spillway of Khadakwasla Dam into the Mutha River bed.
महत्वाची सूचना
— PMC Care (@PMCPune) August 3, 2026
खडकवासला धरण
मान्सून काळात पावसासंदर्भातील तक्रारी, आपत्कालीन मदत, अधिकृत सूचना आणि महत्त्वाच्या सेवांसाठी PMC CARE ॲप आजच डाउनलोड करा: https://t.co/kvCpZSq1Kg#pmc #pune #DisasterManagement #pmccare #Monsoon @Info_Pune pic.twitter.com/PDW16VH8dr
According to an official notice issued today, Aug. 3, a rapid rise in the dam's water level prompted authorities to increase the discharge by 16,247 cusecs, bringing the total discharge to 24,287 cusecs at 12 p.m. Officials have advised that the rate of release may be further adjusted depending on ongoing rainfall intensity and water inflow.
Municipal authorities have strongly urged the public to avoid entering the river bed and to immediately relocate any equipment, belongings, or livestock currently situated in the area.
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Pune Weather Forecast
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Pune Ghats on Aug. 3, warning of heavy rain at isolated places. Pune city is expected to witness cloudy skies with light rain and thunderstorms through Aug. 6, with temperatures between 23°C and 30°C.
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