India, July 25 -- The Khadakwasla irrigation division on Friday increased the discharge from Khadakwasla dam into the Mutha river to 9,372 cusecs, marking the second change in discharge within 24 hours as fluctuating inflows from the catchment continued to influence reservoir operations.

In the morning, the discharge had been reduced from 9,405 cusecs to 4,708 cusecs after the reservoir level witnessed a rapid decline. However, following fresh rainfall and increased inflows into the dam during the day, authorities again raised the release from 4,708 cusecs to 9,372 cusecs at 5 pm.

Officials said the discharge may be revised further depending on rainfall in the catchment and inflow into the reservoir. They appealed to residents to stay a...