After Bengaluru, Pune’s Pimpri Chinchwad Faces Water Crisis as Water Level in Reservoirs Decline, Residents Express Concern

Pune Water Crisis: Pimpri-Chinchwad area for the past 4-5 years is receiving water supply every other day and the supply is sourced from various places like 510 MLD from Pavana Dam in Maval, 75 MLD from Andhra Dam, and 20 MLD from MIDC.

Pune Water Crisis: After Bengaluru, Pune’s Pimpri Chinchwad is now facing water crisis as the water level in reservoirs have gone down to great extent. Affected residents have expressed concern over the matter. Pimpri-Chinchwad is now facing a water crisis as it has been receiving less than 30 million litres per day (MLD) for the past month. Despite receiving 100 MLD from the Andhra Dam, the city has been struggling to meet the water needs, particularly in areas such as Charholi, Moshi, Dudulgaon, Bhosari, Dighi and others.

To address the present water crisis, Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) Commissioner Shekhar Singh and officials from the Water Supply Department held one online meeting on Tuesday with the Irrigation Department of the Government of Maharashtra.

It should be noted that for the past four and a half years, Pimpri-Chinchwad is receiving water supply every other day and the supply is sourced from various places like 510 MLD from Pavana Dam in Maval, 75 MLD from Andhra Dam, and 20 MLD from MIDC.

However, after the water supply from Andhra Dam was affected, specifically from 40 to 45 MLD to less than 30 MLD, has resulted in a 30 MLD deficit, causing complaints of insufficient and low-pressure water supply.

The Pune Municipal Corporation said it has taken action by contacting officials from the Water Resources Department, but there has been no improvement.

Pune residents expressed concern as their water needs are not being met. On the other hand, the Water Resources Department stated that water is being released according to the fixed quota, but concerns have been raised about potential excess water being released into the Indrayani River.

To address the water crisis in the areas, the Municipal Corporation said it started a new initiative and is now taking 30 MLD water from MIDC instead of the previous 35 MLD due to the shortage from Andhra Dam.

Speaking to Pune Pulse, Chief Engineer of the Water Supply Department, Shrikant Sawane said there is a reserve of 100 MLD water for the city from Andhra Dam, but the recent lack of water in the Indrayani River has prompted further discussions with Water Resources Department officials.