Pune's Water Crisis: Viman Nagar and Wadgaon Sheri Struggle Despite Ample Supply
Residents in Viman Nagar and Wadgaon Sheri, Pune, are facing a severe water crisis despite ample water in the Bhama Askhed dam. The Pune Municipal Corporation's supply has drastically reduced, leading to increased reliance on private tankers and mounting frustration among residents.
PuneWater CrisisViman NagarWadgaon SheriBhama Askhed DamReal Estate PuneJul 30, 2025
Over the past week, the Pune Municipal Corporation’s water supply duration has been drastically reduced from the usual 2.5–3 hours to barely 45 minutes. Residents say the low-pressure, short-duration supply is no longer enough to meet basic needs, forcing housing societies to order multiple water tankers daily, which has significantly increased their expenses.
On Monday, supply was expected to resume by late afternoon but was delayed multiple times. It finally began over an hour late and lasted for less than 45 minutes. Residents also reported poor communication and unresponsiveness from municipal staff, with some attributing the delay to an electricity issue at the pumping station.
The disruption persisted through Tuesday, with many societies receiving no supply at all until the evening. Several residential complexes, especially in Viman Nagar, reported booking up to 12–15 tankers a day to cope with the shortfall.
Citizens from Wadgaon Sheri reported similar concerns, noting that they have been receiving distress calls from other societies in the locality. Many expressed anger over the disparity in water supply across different areas of the city, questioning how some neighborhoods enjoy 24/7 water access while others struggle daily.
Residents collectively pointed to a distribution failure rather than a water shortage as the root cause. According to them, sufficient water is available in reservoirs, but poor planning and management—along with technical glitches such as power outages at the pumping stations—have led to prolonged interruptions.
Before the disruptions began, many societies were managing comfortably without tankers. The abrupt drop in supply has caught them off guard, both logistically and financially.
An official from the PMC’s water supply department confirmed that intermittent power failures at the Bhama Askhed pumping station have contributed to supply irregularities in East Pune. However, residents argue that technical issues cannot justify days of disruption, especially when water reserves are adequate.
As discontent grows, some citizen groups are considering staging protests to demand equitable and consistent water supply for all parts of the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is causing the water crisis in Viman Nagar and Wadgaon Sheri?
The water crisis is primarily due to poor distribution and management, including technical glitches like power outages at the pumping stations, despite ample water in the Bhama Askhed dam.
How has the water supply duration been affected?
The water supply duration has been drastically reduced from the usual 2.5–3 hours to barely 45 minutes, leading to significant inconvenience for residents.
What are residents doing to cope with the water shortage?
Residents are relying heavily on private water tankers, with many housing societies booking up to 12–15 tankers a day to meet their basic needs.
Why are there discrepancies in water supply across different areas of Pune?
There are discrepancies in water supply due to poor planning and management, which have led to some neighborhoods enjoying 24/7 water access while others struggle daily.
What actions are residents planning to take to address the issue?
Some citizen groups are considering staging protests to demand equitable and consistent water supply for all parts of the city.
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