The residents of Pune in Maharashtra are facing an acute water crisis, as the water table of Khadakwasla Dam has gone down.
The residents of Pune in Maharashtra are facing an acute water crisis, as the water table of Khadakwasla Dam has gone down.
The depletion of water table is due to rising temperatures leading to abnormal evaporation of water.
World Water Day 2009
World Water Day is celebrated annually on March 22nd in order to focus international attention on the importance of preserving freshwater resources.
World Water Day is celebrated annually on March 22nd in order to focus international attention on the importance of preserving freshwater resources.
This year, the live storage of water is down to 19.5 per cent compared to 22 per cent of last year.
"This year, due to rising temperatures and strong sun shine, the evaporation has been more. In the month of February and March, the evaporation ranges bet 3.5 millimeters to 4.5 millimeters. But this year, the percentage has been between 5.5 millimeters to 6 millimeters," said Bharat Yayasa, an assistant engineer, Khadakwasla Dam.
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The Khadakwasla Dam is 25 kilometres away from the main city. The dam is 1939 meters in length and 32.81 meters in height.
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The reliance of Pune on Khadakwasla Dam water has increased manifolds as the population of the city has multiplied over the years at an unprecedented pace.
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