ThePavana River is a notable river crossing the city ofPune, inMaharashtra state ofIndia. The river originates south ofLonavala from theWestern Ghats, and flows a total of nearly 60 kilometres (37 mi) to meet the Mula river in Pune City.
Pavana River originates from the Western Ghats, about 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Lonavala. Flowing eastwards initially, it becomes southbound and passes through the suburbs ofRavet,Thergaon,Chinchwad,Pimpri and Dapodi before its confluence with the Mula river near Sangvi.
An earthfill gravity dam forms the Pavana reservoir. The dam, constructed in 1972, is 1,329 m (4,360 ft) long and 42.37 m (139.0 ft) high, with a gross storage capacity of 0.24 km3 (0.058 cu mi).[1]
The river is reported to be severely polluted, causing the civic activists to blame the governing body for not taking appropriate steps to limit the degradation. Accumulation of silt and discharge of untreated industrial waste are the major factors of pollution of the river, and have made the river water unfit for any activity.[2]
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