Maharashtra Dams Now Hold Over 33% Water Stock, Up Sharply from 20% Last Year — All Divisions Show Strong Gains
Mumbai | June 19, 2025 — Maharashtra’s water reservoirs have shown a remarkable improvement in live storage levels compared to the same period last year, with the state averaging 33.24% of its designed live storage as of today. This marks a substantial leap from last year’s average of 19.90%, signaling a strong start to the monsoon season.
🔍 Region-wise Water Stock Status
According to data compiled across 2,997 dams in six revenue divisions, Amravati tops the chart with the highest live storage at 39.10%, closely followed by Konkan at 38.57%.
💡 Key Takeaways
✅ Best Performing Division Today:
Amravati leads with 39.10% water stock. The division has consistently remained strong, showing a modest improvement from last year’s 36.73%.
🔻 Lagging Behind (But Improving):
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, despite recording the lowest storage at 30.93%, has demonstrated the biggest year-on-year gain, rising from just 9.36% — a staggering +21.57 percentage point improvement.
🚀 Other Big Movers:
- Pune jumped from 12.76% to 32.43%, an increase of +19.67 pts
- Konkan and Nashik also saw robust gains, improving by nearly +10 percentage points each.
📉 Nagpur Sees Slight Dip
Nagpur division, which held 35.79% storage at this time last year, now reports 31.89%, reflecting a -3.90 point decline. While the numbers are still respectable, the slight drop warrants close monitoring.
📊 State-Level Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Dams Monitored | 2,997 |
| Total Live Capacity (Mcum) | 40,498.47 |
| Live Storage Today | 13,461.34 |
| % Live Storage (Today) | 33.24% |
| % Live Storage (Last Year) | 19.90% |
The rise of over 13 percentage points in state-wide average live storage suggests that early monsoon showers are making a significant impact. If the trend continues, the state could be in a much better position to manage water needs through the rest of the season.
🌧️ Outlook
With more rain forecast in the coming weeks, authorities remain cautiously optimistic. The dramatic rise in storage in divisions like Sambhajinagar and Pune indicates improved rainfall distribution — a hopeful sign for both agriculture and urban water supply.
🗣️ Official Advisory
Citizens are urged to continue water conservation efforts and follow local advisories, especially as monsoon patterns may vary. The irrigation department will release updated figures weekly for better transparency and preparedness.
