Nashik residents can sigh relief as Gangapur Dam, the city's primary water source, has 17.1% more water than last year. With the monsoon still three months away, officials have confirmed that there will be no water crisis in Nashik until July 31st, ensuring a steady supply for the city.
Currently, Gangapur Dam holds 74.92% water, significantly higher than last year’s 62%. The district overall has 62% water storage, while Jayakwadi Dam in Marathwada has 67.70% storage, eliminating the need for water releases from Nashik. Officials stated that no tankers are currently needed, as wells, borewells, and reservoirs are sufficiently filled.
Last year, 156 tankers were supplying water to 502 villages, particularly in Nandgaon and Yeola, but this year, not a single tanker has been deployed due to improved water availability.
Water storage levels in major dams show positive figures. Gangapur has 74.92%, Kashyapi 93.57%, Alandi 52.21%, Palkhed 30.10%, Karanjavan 62.27%, Waghad 45.53%, Ozarkhed 69.20%, Punegaon 50.40%, Tisgaon 56.26%, Darna 75.42%, Bhavli 41.28%, Mukne 64.87%, Valdevi 82.79%, and Kadwa 41.65%. The district's water storage is currently 66.74%, which is 5.15% more than last year’s 61.59%, ensuring stable supply in the coming months.
Officials have reassured that Nashik will not face a water shortage until at least July. With dams, lakes, and reservoirs filled, there is no immediate need for additional water supply measures, keeping the city safe from summer scarcity.