The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Tuesday that the water levels in Mumbai’s seven reservoirs have reached an impressive 98.29 per cent capacity. This is a significant milestone for the city, as these reservoirs are the primary source of potable water for Mumbai’s residents. The combined water stock of the Mumbai lakes currently stands at 14,22,634 million litres, which is 98.29 per cent of their total capacity.
Mumbai relies on several lakes for its water supply, including the Upper and Middle Vaitarnas, Bhatsa, Tansa, Vihar, Tulsi, and Modak Sagar. The latest data from the BMC shows that Tansa’s water level is at 97.64 per cent, while 91.70 per cent of the water stock is accessible at Modak-Sagar. Additionally, Middle Vaitarna is at 99.09 per cent, Upper Vaitarna at 99.36 per cent, Bhatsa at 98.97 per cent, Vihar at 100 per cent, and Tulsi at 100 per cent of their useful water levels.
In recent weeks, heavy rains have caused some of these lakes to overflow. Middle Vaitarna Lake started overflowing on July 4, followed by Vihar and Modak Sagar on July 25. Tansa Lake also began to overflow on July 24, leading to a significant increase in the water stored in all seven reservoirs. This sudden influx of water has provided a much-needed boost to Mumbai’s water supply.
Tansa Lake, located in the Shahpur region of Thane, plays a crucial role in supplying water to Mumbai. Approximately 400 million gallons of water are supplied to the city from Tansa Lake, making its overflow on July 26 a welcome development for residents. Tulsi Lake, another key water source for the BMC, also started to overflow on July 20, further contributing to the city’s water reserves.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather update forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall in Mumbai over the next 24 hours. A yellow alert, indicating the possibility of moderate rainfall, has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar for Tuesday and Wednesday. An orange alert, signaling extremely bad weather, has been issued for Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and other districts for Tuesday.
Temperatures in Mumbai are expected to range from a maximum of 31 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius. The BMC’s weather update includes information about high and low tides, with a high tide expected at 3.59 pm reaching a height of 3.31 metres. Tomorrow, a high tide is predicted at 5.28 am with a height of 3.53 metres and a low tide at 12.12 am at 2.38 metres.
Overall, the current water levels in Mumbai’s lakes are a positive sign for the city’s water supply. The recent overflow of several key lakes due to heavy rainfall has provided a much-needed boost to the water reserves. As Mumbai continues to experience monsoon rains, residents can rest assured that the city’s water supply is in a stable condition.
