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Pune : Due to incessant heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Bhima river, water storage in the Bhima basin’s dam chain is rising rapidly. The Pawana Dam has reached its full capacity, while other major reservoirs like Mulshi, Bhama Askhed, Temghar, and Varasgaon have also accumulated significant water reserves. Against this backdrop, a massive water inflow of 1,56,187 cusecs is rushing from Daund into the Ujjani Dam. Consequently, the water level of Ujjani Dam is climbing swiftly, and its live storage is transitioning from negative to positive figures.
As of Tuesday at 6:00 PM, the water level of Ujjani Dam was recorded at 490.350 meters. The total water stock in the dam has reached 59.07 TMC (Thousand Million Cubic Feet), expanding its water surface area to 185.07 sq. km. Although the live water storage currently stands at minus 4.59 TMC, the rapid and heavy discharge ensures it is likely to hit positive territory very soon.
Managed Discharge Increases River Flow
According to the report released by the Water Resources Department on Tuesday morning, Pawana Dam is 100% full. Stock levels are highly satisfactory across other reservoirs as well: Mulshi is at 95%, Bhama Askhed at 92%, Varasgaon at 86%, Temghar at 77%, and Khadakwasla at 65%. Controlled discharge from several of these dams has significantly increased the flow of the Bhima river.
Meanwhile, at the Daund river gauging station, the water level was recorded at 503.970 meters, from where water is heading towards Ujjani at a high velocity. In light of these developments, the administration has urged residents of villages along the riverbanks to remain highly alert.
Current Status of Ujjani Dam and Daund
| Parameter | Current Metrics |
|---|---|
| Current Water Level (Ujjani Dam) | 490.270 meters |
| Total Water Stock | 59.07 TMC |
| Water Surface Area | 185.07 sq. km. |
| Live Water Storage | Minus 4.59 TMC |
| Inflow from Daund | 1,56,187 cusecs |
| Daund River Water Level | 503.970 meters |
“Continuous rainfall in the upper dam areas of the Bhima basin is driving a massive inflow of water towards the Ujjani Dam. We are constantly monitoring the situation round the clock and will take necessary decisions as the situation evolves.” — Suchita Dumbare, Executive Engineer, Ujjani Dam, Irrigation Department, Bhimanagar (Madha)
