Deharji Dam Reaches Milestone: New Era of Water Security Begins

The Deharji Dam in Maharashtra's Palghar district has reached a major milestone, achieving its first live impoundment with reservoir water levels touching a reduced level of 90.00 meters and an overflow discharge of 109.14 Mcum/sec at the spillway. This marks a significant demonstration of the dam’s structural soundness and operational preparedness.

The project is funded by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and implemented by the Konkan Irrigation Development Corporation (KIDC). Located on the Deharji River—a tributary of the Vaitarna—near Suksale village in Vikramgad Taluka, the dam features a combination of earthen and masonry construction.

On June 22, 2025, at 3:30 PM, following consistent monsoonal rainfall, the reservoir recorded partial storage of 5.147 million cubic meters (Mcum), accounting for approximately 5% of its total designed capacity of 95.60 Mcum.

This development underscores MMRDA’s broader vision for sustainable water infrastructure and climate resilience. A Detailed Project Report (DPR) is currently being prepared for a bulk drinking water supply scheme to ensure equitable water distribution across both urban and semi-rural areas in the region.

Commenting on the achievement, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “The Deharji Project is a testament to the government’s unwavering commitment to building a water-secure and climate-resilient Maharashtra.”

News by Rahul Yelligetti.