Water storage in Pune dams nears last year’s level

Pune's five major dams held 74.44% of live storage as of July 23, 2026, near last year's 79.94%.

Storage exceeds previous years: 49.72% in 2024, 51.67% in 2023, and 73.37% in 2022.

Irrigation department released water from Khadakwasla dam into Mutha river at 9,405 cusecs on July 23, the second release this monsoon.

Heavy rainfall in the Sahyadri range drove the recovery, with Bhira (5,634 mm) and Tamhini (4,519 mm) leading seasonal rainfall totals.