UJANI DAM

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Picture Courtesy: https://www.ndtv.com/pune-news/6-drown-as-boat-capsizes-in-ujani-dam-backwaters-in-pune-5717520

Context: Six people, including two children, drowned after their boat capsized in the Ujani dam backwaters in Pune, Maharashtra.

About Ujjani Dam

• The Ujjani Dam, also known as the Bhima Dam or Bhima Irrigation Project, is a vital structure on the Bhima River in Maharashtra. It serves multiple purposes, making it a crucial element in the region's water management and development.
• Situated near Ujjani village, Solapur district, Maharashtra.
• Built on the Bhima River.
  • Bhima River originates in the Western Ghats (Sahyadri hills).
  • The River basin has several tributaries, including Kundali, Kumandala, and Ghod.
  • Bhima River is the tributary of the Krishna River.
• Construction began in 1969 and was completed in 1980.

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