Pune Dam Storage in November 2026: Region at 77.81% Against 92.81% Last Year; Khadakwasla at 55.55%
Dams in the Pune revenue region held 77.81% of capacity on November 1, down from 92.81% a year ago. Khadakwasla stood at 55.55% while Bhatghar was almost full.
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Pune, 6th November 2026: The monsoon filled most of Pune’s dams, but the region is starting the dry season with noticeably less water than last year. On November 1, the 728 dams in the Pune revenue region held 11,955.87 million cubic metres (MCM) of live storage, or 77.81% of their design capacity of 15,366.09 MCM, according to figures reported by the Free Press Journal.
On the same date last year, storage stood at 92.81%.
Storage by project size
| Category | Storage on Nov 1 |
|---|---|
| Major projects | 84.40% |
| Medium projects | 66.28% |
| Minor projects | 33.78% |
| All 728 dams | 77.81% |
The low level in minor projects matters for villages and small towns that rely on local tanks and small dams for drinking water and rabi irrigation.
Individual dams
| Dam | Storage |
|---|---|
| Bhatghar | 99.56% |
| Nira Deoghar | 99.36% |
| Dimbhe | 98.20% |
| Khadakwasla | 55.55% |
| Lonavala Tata | 26.45% |
The Khadakwasla system, which supplies Pune city, holds about 24 TMC across Khadakwasla, Panshet, Varasgaon and Temghar.
Why a full monsoon still leaves a gap
Large volumes are released from the Khadakwasla system into canals for farming after the monsoon, and evaporation rises as October and November turn hot in the afternoon. The state also keeps 10% of available water as a drinking water reserve.
That is why the PMC is weighing alternate-day supply even after a good rainy season. Read our full report on Pune’s 13 TMC quota and possible alternate-day supply, and check the Pune weather forecast for the week ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How full are Pune’s dams in November 2026?
On November 1, dams in the Pune revenue region were at 77.81% of capacity, compared with 92.81% on the same date last year.
What is the water level in Khadakwasla dam?
Khadakwasla dam was at 55.55% on November 1, 2026. The four-dam Khadakwasla system held about 24 TMC.
Which dams supply Pune city?
Khadakwasla, Panshet, Varasgaon and Temghar, together called the Khadakwasla system.
