Pune Faces Water Crisis as Khadakwasla Dams Dip to 40% Capacity Amid Scorching Heat

Pune’s main water source, the Khadakwasla dam system, currently holds 11.66 TMC of water. Despite being slightly higher than last year, the supply remains critical amid rising demand and heat.

Mrudala Narale
Pune, April 12, 2025: Pune is grappling with a growing water crisis as the four major reservoirs that supply the city—Khadakwasla, Panshet, Varasgaon, and Temghar—have collectively dropped to just 40% of their total storage capacity. Authorities have raised concerns as the ongoing heatwave accelerates water evaporation, posing a serious threat to the region’s water security.

Alarming Decline in Reservoir Levels

The Khadakwasla dam system, Pune’s primary water supply, currently contains 11.66 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) of water. While this marks a slight improvement from last year’s 10.84 TMC during the same period, the extreme summer temperatures are causing significant challenges:

• Rapid evaporation is expected to result in a loss of approximately 0.6 TMC by mid-July
• Increased agricultural demand has pushed water requirements up to 6 TMC, compared to 5 TMC last year
• Critically low levels in some reservoirs, with Temghar dam operating at just 10% of its full capacity

Heatwave Intensifies Water Scarcity

The city is enduring unusually high temperatures this summer, aggravating the water shortage:

• Evaporation rates have surged due to persistent heat
• Urban consumption is on the rise, driven by a growing population and increased domestic needs
• Agricultural stress continues as crops struggle under near-drought conditions, further increasing demand for irrigation

Are Water Cuts on the Horizon?

At present, officials have not announced any immediate plans for water cuts. However, the situation remains unstable. Authorities caution that if monsoon rains are delayed beyond July, stringent water rationing measures may become unavoidable.

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