23 June,2026 10:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai's seven major lakes are currently holding 8.07 per cent of their useful live storage capacity as of 6 am on Tuesday, June 23, according to the daily water stock report issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The combined useful live storage across all reservoirs stands at 1,16,808 million litres (ML) against the total capacity of 14,47,363 ML. On the same date last year, the lakes had 28.21 per cent storage, while in 2024, levels were significantly lower at 5.31 per cent. Despite a year-on-year improvement, storage levels remain below normal as the monsoon has yet to set in.
The seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai:
Among the reservoirs, the Upper Vaitarna has reached 595.22 metres, below the lowest drawdown level (LDL) of 595.44 metres. As a result, its useful storage is recorded as nil.
The Bhatsa dam, however, shows relatively better storage at 108.96, or 7.33 per cent.
The Middle Vaitarna is currently at 119.97 metres with 10.94 per cent. Water release from the reservoir has been ongoing since November 30, 2025, with the WSCPO gate opened on January 7, 2026. Tansa Lake stands at 119.39 metres, holding 2.21 per cent.
Collectively, the Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna and Tansa group stands at 7.37 per cent of useful live storage.
Most lake catchment areas recorded negligible rainfall in the past 24 hours, with only isolated light showers reported.
Bhatsa and Upper Vaitarna recorded the highest cumulative rainfall so far at 0.00 mm.
With monsoon activity yet to gather momentum, the BMC has urged citizens to use water judiciously and adhere to conservation measures.
Days after experiencing extreme heat-wave-like conditions, Mumbai on Tuesday woke up to its third straight day of rain, with several parts of the island city receiving moderate to heavy showers in the morning, while the suburbs saw lighter rainfall.
While the moderate rain lashed parts of Mumbai and suburbs, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) at 7:00 am on Tuesday issued an Orange Warning for Mumbai and neighbouring Raigad district, forecasting thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, moderate rain and gusty winds.
According to the IMD forecast, Mumbai is likely to witness a maximum temperature of 34.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 25.1 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Humid conditions are expected to prevail despite intermittent rainfall activity across the city and suburbs.
