Mumbai has reached a significant milestone as the water stock in the seven reservoirs supplying drinking water to the city has now reached 90.07 per cent, according to the latest data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This is indeed good news for the residents of Mumbai who rely on these lakes for their water supply.
The seven reservoirs from which Mumbai draws its water include Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna. Each of these lakes plays a crucial role in ensuring an adequate water supply for the city.
The data shared by the BMC reveals that Tansa Lake is currently at 98.45 per cent capacity, while Modak Sagar is at full capacity with 100 per cent water stock. Middle Vaitarna is at 96.42 per cent, Upper Vaitarna at 78.93 per cent, Bhatsa at 88.07 per cent, Vihar at 100 per cent, and Tulsi at 100 per cent useful water level.
The recent heavy rains have led to some of these lakes overflowing, such as Middle Vaitarna, which started overflowing on Sunday. Vihar and Modak Sagar also began to flood on July 25 due to the continuous heavy rains. Tansa Lake saw an overflow on July 24, resulting in a significant increase in the water stored in all seven reservoirs.
Tansa Lake, which supplies approximately 400 million gallons of water to Mumbai and is located in the Shahpur region of Thane, overflowed on July 26, 2024. Tulsi Lake, one of the two lakes directly supplying water to the BMC, also started to overflow on July 20, following a similar pattern to the previous year.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall for Mumbai on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature expected to reach 31 degrees Celsius and the minimum at 25 degrees Celsius. The BMC has also issued a statement regarding the expected high and low tides for the day.
In the 24-hour period ending at 8 am on Monday, August 5, the island city recorded 6 mm of rainfall, eastern Mumbai 11 mm, and western Mumbai 7 mm of rainfall. This data indicates that the city is experiencing a moderate amount of rainfall, which contributes to the water levels in the lakes.
Overall, the current water stock in Mumbai’s lakes is a positive sign for the city, ensuring a stable water supply for its residents. The overflow of some of the lakes due to heavy rains also indicates the robustness of the city’s water management system in handling natural fluctuations in water levels.
