India, June 10 -- The long-term safety and structural stability of eight major dams in and around Pune, including key reservoirs supplying water to the city, will be assessed under a comprehensive audit by the Central Water and Power Research Station (CWPRS).

The first phase of the exercise will cover the Khadakwasla irrigation division dams - Khadakwasla, Panshet, Varasgaon and Temghar - along with Gunjavani, Veer, Devghar and Bhatghar dams under the Pune irrigation division. CWPRS plans to complete detailed technical and safety assessment reports for all eight dams within a year and submit them to the water resources department and the Maharashtra government.

The initiative comes amid growing concerns over ageing dam infrastructure in...