Pune, 21 August 2025: Continuous heavy rain in the catchment areas of Khadakwasla, Mulshi, Pavana, and Panshet dams led to a massive discharge of nearly 85,000 cusecs of water into the Mula-Mutha river, triggering floods in several parts of Pune city.
Water entered areas such as Ekta Nagar, Pulachi Wadi, Khilarewadi, Tapodham, Mangalwar Peth, Patil Estate, Shantinagar (Yerwada), and Tadiwala Road. As a precaution, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) shifted around 1,498 citizens from 404 families to safer shelters. Officials confirmed there were no casualties or major losses, as residents were alerted in advance.
PMC set up temporary shelters in municipal schools across Yerwada, Kharadi, Bopodi, Wakadewadi, and Dhole Patil Road to provide accommodation and food for displaced families. Some residents stayed with relatives, while others were housed in classrooms converted into relief centres.
Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram and senior officials inspected the flood-hit spots, while disaster management teams, fire brigade staff, and PMRDA workers carried out rescue operations. “Citizens had prior warning, which gave them time to secure belongings before moving out,” officials said.
The rising river forced the closure of four bridges, including Jayantrao Tilak Bridge and routes connecting Rajput Vasti and Nanded City. With rain continuing in the ghat areas, discharge levels from the dams remained high throughout the day.
To handle the situation, PMC activated its 24-hour disaster control room, deployed rescue teams at 33 key locations, and coordinated with the irrigation department, police, and fire brigade. A total of 71 relief centres were kept ready to accommodate more citizens if needed.
Despite the widespread flooding, timely evacuation and preparedness prevented major losses, officials noted, though low-lying settlements along the Mula-Mutha remained under close watch.
