Heavy spells of rains in Pune have led to a flood threat in some of the areas of city. The irrigation department has discharged water from Khadakwasla dam and four bridges in city have been closed due to overflowing fears.

Until June, around 1.5 TMC water was left for Pune in Khadakwasla dam, and a decision was to be made about handling scarcity of water through waters cut. But, with the active rainfall in July end and August beginning, the water in the dam has crossed the 15 TMC and almost 90 per cent of dams are full. From Wednesday onwards, incessant rains have meant water has been released from Khadakwasla, Varasgaon, Panshet and Temghar dams.