Pune, October 16, 2026: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of District Collector Jitendra Dudi to ensure the safety of drinking water until August 31, 2027, by managing available water reserves carefully and in a planned manner amid the potential impact of El Niño.

The total water storage across dams in Pune district stands at 82 percent. The dam projects in the Pawana, Bhama Askhed, Chaskaman, and Nira systems hold 90 to 95 percent water storage.

Instructions have been issued to all local self-governining institutions to plan for a 20 percent water cut to sustain drinking water supplies through August 31, 2027.

Additionally, District Collector Jitendra Dudi said that water supply planning will prioritize grain crops and vegetables during the rabi season, followed by crops with a 12-month duration.