Pavana River

About Pavana River:

• It is situated in the west of Maharashtra state, in the Pune District. 
• The river is a notable river crossing Pune city and divides Pune City and the Pimpri-Chinchwad area.
• Course: 
  • Origin: It originates from the Western Ghats, about 6 km south of Lonavala.
  • Flowing eastward initially, it becomes southbound and passes through the suburbs of Dehu, Chinchwad, Pimpri, and Dapodi before its confluence with the Mula River near Pune city.
  • Mula River, which later merges with the Mutha River, forming the Mula-Mutha River, ultimately drains into the Bhima River (largest tributary of the Krishna River).
• Total Length: Approximately 60 km long.
• A dam is built on this river at Pavana Nagar, called the “Pavana Nagar Dam”.
  • It is an earth fill gravity dam.
  • It is 1,329 m (4,360 ft) long and 42.37 m (139.0 ft) high, with a gross storage capacity of 30,500.00 km3.
  • It is built with the purpose of providing sufficient water to the nearby localities.
  • It provides drinking water to Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.

Q1: Why is Pawna Lake famous?

It came into being in 1972 when the Pawna Dam was built on the Pawna River. This dam serves important purposes like providing water for irrigation and generating hydroelectric power. One of the highlights of Pawna Lake is the majestic Wagheshwar Temple situated on an island within the lake.

Source: TOI