Maharashtra Rains: Flood Alert in Pandharpur Ahead of Ashadhi Wari as Ujani Dam Set to Release Water

A flood alert has been issued in Pandharpur town of Maharashtra ahead of the planned water release from Ujani Dam, which could create a flooding-like situation in the area just before the Ashadhi Wari 2025 palki procession. According to available information, 70,000 cusecs of water will be discharged from the dam to maintain a stable water level in the Bhima River. The dam management has taken this decision in view of the rising inflow. On Friday (June 20), 11,600 cusecs will be released at 3 PM, followed by another 10,000 cusecs at 5 PM.

As of 9 AM, the Ujani Dam's water level had reached 63% and continues to rise. With four months still remaining in the monsoon season, the situation is being closely monitored, especially in Pandharpur, where flood conditions are expected to persist.

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Due to continuous rainfall in the Bhima River catchment area, the Ujjani Dam is receiving substantial inflows from all its tributaries.

Inflow - 58,585 Cusecs

Storage - 96.96 TMC/117.24 TMC

Dam typically receives little to no inflow in June, but this year, pre-monsoon rains… pic.twitter.com/itKt9hbeFd

— Naveen Reddy (@navin_ankampali) June 20, 2025

Dam Discharge Updates:

At Bund Garden, discharge increased from 24,000 cusecs at 9 AM to 38,000 cusecs by night but decreased again by morning. Khadakwasla Dam continues to release 15,092 cusecs into the Mula-Mutha River. Ghod Dam maintains a steady discharge of 4,000 cusecs.

Currently, Ujani Dam holds a total storage of 97 TMC, of which 31 TMC is usable. The management plans to maintain the water level at around 75% capacity during the ongoing monsoon season.