Pune water shortage has forced around 60-70% of water parks in and around the city to either temporarily close or reduce operations, with businesses reporting losses during a period that normally contributes substantially to annual revenue.
Operators said the shortage is affecting facilities that require large volumes of water for pools, rides and hygiene maintenance. Several parks have already suspended operations, while others are limiting opening days or preparing to shut temporarily until water availability improves.
Krushnai Water Park has been closed since last month for renovation and maintenance. Ganesh Ghule of the park said the facility would remain shut for the next two to three months and was expected to reopen in January or February. He also identified water shortage as a major operational problem.
Diamond Water Park has restricted its operations to weekends. A manager said the park currently opens only on Saturdays and Sundays and would soon close for renovation. The facility is expected to reopen as a resort rather than continue operating as a water park, according to the manager.
Sentosa Resorts and Water Park, located on the Mumbai-Pune expressway, has also temporarily closed its water park section. A manager said the facility had received a notice from its management directing it to shut the water park temporarily.
RB Ocean Water Park at Donaje has suspended operations for the past week because of a lack of water. The owner said the park usually sourced water from its borewell and from Nanded, but that water was currently unavailable.
Other facilities remain open but are uncertain how long their supplies will last. Mangesh Kadam, owner of Prabhushree Agro Tourism and Water Park in Nirgudi, said water levels in the facility’s wells were low. The park was continuing to operate, but he said the available supply might last only a week or 10 days.
The closures come during the October-December festive season, which operators said typically accounts for 30-40% of their annual business. The disruption has therefore raised concerns about revenue losses at the facilities and the effect on seasonal employment linked to water parks and related tourism activity.
The operational impact is particularly pronounced for water-based recreation businesses because their core facilities depend on continuous water availability. Unlike businesses that can reduce consumption without stopping services, water parks may have to limit access, close selected attractions or suspend operations altogether when supplies fall.
Operators said normal services could resume only after water availability improves. Facilities that have already closed are expected to remain shut for periods ranging from at least a week to several months, depending on their operational plans and the availability of water for reopening.
