{
  "id": 375904,
  "title": "Jayakwadi Dam Full: Sanjay Shirsat Directs Water Resources Dept To Plan Water Use",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/jayakwadi-dam-full-sanjay-shirsat-directs-water-resources-dept-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T11:47:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/jayakwadi-dam-full-sanjay-shirsat-directs-water-resources-dept-to-plan-water-use"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Jayakwadi Dam in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has reached 100% capacity due to heavy rains, providing relief to Marathwada. District Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat, during the Jal Pujan of the Nath Sagar reservoir, directed the Water Resources Department to create a plan for utilizing the available water. Shirsat emphasized the importance of responsible water usage for agricultural irrigation, industries, and drinking water in the region. He stressed that while the dam's full capacity is a cause for satisfaction, it is crucial to manage the water stock effectively to avoid future shortages. MLA Vilas Bhumre highlighted the happiness of farmers and residents over the large inflow into the reservoir, describing it as the lifeline of Marathwada. He further stressed the need for water conservation and judicious usage during the event.",
  "summary": "Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Jayakwadi Dam has reached 100% capacity following significant inflows caused by heavy rains in the Nashik and Ahilyanagar regions, bringing relief to Marathwada. However, District Guardian Minister Sanjay Shirsat has directed the Water Resources Department to prepare a systematic plan for using the available water. Shirsat issued the instructions at Paithan on…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}