Heavy rains in Pune: Intense spells lead to water discharge from Khadakwasla dam; PMC issues alerts for low-lying areas, riverside roads closed

Heavy rainfall in Pune district has prompted water discharge from major dams like Khadakwasla, Panshet, and Varasgaon. Khadakwasla’s discharge reached 15,000 cusecs, leading PMC to issue flood alerts for low-lying areas and close riverside roads. Waterlogging caused traffic snarls across the city, with teams deployed to clear affected areas.