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Pune Authorities Activate Flood Evacuation Plan as Khadakwasla Dam Discharge Surges
28 Jul
Summary
- Civic administration closely monitoring low-lying areas along Mutha river
- Nearby schools identified as temporary shelters for potential evacuees
- Continuous rainfall and water release from dams led to significant increase in discharge
On Monday, the civic administration in Pune closely monitored low-lying areas along the Mutha river, putting together a relocation plan for residents after water discharge from the Khadakwasla dam reached 28,662 cusecs. Teams were deployed in flood-prone areas, and nearby schools were identified as temporary shelters for potential evacuees.
Riverside roads in the Deccan Gymkhana area were closed to traffic due to the rising water levels in the Mutha river. Irrigation department officials attributed the significant increase in discharge to continuous rainfall in the catchment areas and water release from the Varasgaon and Panshet dams into Khadakwasla.
The administration is keeping a close watch on water levels around the clock, especially in locations prone to flooding, and making continuous announcements in vulnerable areas about the water release and possible rise in water levels. Residents in areas like Nanded City and Ekta Nagari are on high alert, with some ground-floor residents prepared for relocation if the discharge increases further.
