The water levels in Mumbai’s lakes have reached 91.55 percent capacity, providing a significant amount of drinking water to the city. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data shows that there is a total of 13,25,100 million litres of water in the lakes, sourced from Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna.
Currently, Tansa Lake is at 99.18 percent capacity, Modak Sagar is at 100 percent, Middle Vaitarna is at 96.29 percent, Upper Vaitarna is at 84.07 percent, Bhatsa is at 89.16 percent, Vihar is at 100 percent, and Tulsi is at 100 percent. The overflow of Middle Vaitarna Lake, Vihar Lake, and Modak Sagar Lake due to heavy rains has contributed to the increase in water levels.
Tansa Lake, which supplies approximately 400 million gallons of water to Mumbai, overflowed on July 26, 2024. Tulsi Lake, one of the lakes directly feeding water to the BMC, also overflowed on July 20. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall for Mumbai in the coming days.
The weather forecast suggests moderate spells of rain with temperatures ranging from 26 to 31 degrees Celsius. Additionally, a high tide of 3.85 meters is expected to hit Mumbai at 3:16 pm, followed by a low tide of 1.31 meters at 9:15 pm today, as reported by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The optimal water levels in Mumbai’s lakes are a positive sign for the city’s water supply, ensuring that residents have access to sufficient drinking water. The overflowing of lakes due to heavy rains demonstrates the impact of monsoon season on water reserves and highlights the importance of effective water management strategies in urban areas.
As Mumbai continues to experience rainfall, monitoring water levels in the lakes and implementing conservation measures will be crucial to sustain the current capacity and meet the city’s water demands in the future. The collaboration between BMC, meteorological departments, and local authorities is essential in ensuring efficient water distribution and management during the monsoon season.
