02 October,2026 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tulsi recorded a level of 139.09 metres, against an FSL of 139.17 metres and LDL of 131.07 metres. File Pic
Mumbai's seven lakes supplying water to the city currently hold 13,90,236 million litres (ML) of useful live storage, with the combined stock standing at 96.05 per cent of the total useful capacity, according to the Hydraulic Engineer's Department's Master Control Centre at Bhandup Complex.
The latest report records lake levels at 6 am on Friday, October 2. The combined useful capacity of the seven lakes is 14,47,363 ML.
Upper Vaitarna stood at 603.27 metres against its full supply level (FSL) of 603.51 metres and lowest drawdown level (LDL) of 595.44 metres.
The lake had 219,332 ML of useful live storage, equivalent to 96.60 per cent of its useful capacity. There was no change in water level in the last 24 hours, while the lake received 0.00 mm of rainfall on October 2. Its total rainfall for the season stood at 3,896.00 mm.
For comparison, Upper Vaitarna's 2025 level was 603.50 metres, with 226,565 ML of live storage and 99.79 per cent useful content. In 2024, the level was recorded at 603.50 metres, with 226,565 ML of live storage and 99.79 per cent useful content.
The useful capacity of Upper Vaitarna is 227,047 ML.
Modak Sagar's water level stood at 159.73 metres, against an FSL of 163.15 metres and LDL of 143.26 metres.
The reservoir held 101,166 ML of useful live storage, or 78.47 per cent of its useful capacity. Its level fell by 0.21 metres over the previous 24 hours.
The lake recorded 0.00 mm of rainfall on October 2, while its total rainfall stood at 3,260.00 mm.
In 2025, Modak Sagar stood at 163.15 metres, with 128,925 ML of live storage and 100 per cent useful content. In 2024, its level was 163.04 metres, with 128,665 ML of live storage and 99.80 per cent useful content.
Its useful capacity is 128,925 ML.
Tansa was at 128.23 metres, compared with an FSL of 128.63 metres and an LDL of 118.87 metres.
The lake had 137,406 ML of useful live storage, amounting to 94.71 per cent of its useful capacity. Its level dropped by 0.03 metres in the preceding 24 hours.
Tansa recorded 0.00 mm rainfall during the day, taking its total rainfall to 2,970.00 mm.
In 2025, Tansa stood at 128.51 metres, with 142,769 ML of live storage and 98.41 per cent useful content. In 2024, it was at 128.52 metres, with 143,063 ML and 98.61 per cent useful content.
The lake's useful capacity is 145,080 ML.
Middle Vaitarna recorded a water level of 284.67 metres, against an FSL of 285.00 metres and LDL of 220.00 metres.
Its useful live storage stood at 192,564 ML, or 99.50 per cent of useful capacity. The level increased by 0.04 metres in the last 24 hours.
The lake received 0.00 mm rainfall on October 2, while its total rainfall was 2,979.00 mm.
In 2025, Middle Vaitarna stood at 284.60 metres, with 192,106 ML of live storage and 99.26 per cent useful content. In 2024, it stood at 284.72 metres, with 192,891 ML and 99.67 per cent useful content.
Its useful capacity is 193,530 ML.
Combined Upper Vaitarna, Vaitarna, Tansa and Middle Vaitarna storage
The combined useful live content of Upper Vaitarna, Vaitarna, Tansa and Middle Vaitarna stood at 650,467 ML in 2026, representing 93.65 per cent of their combined useful capacity of 694,582 ML.
For comparison, the combined storage was 690,365 ML, or 99.39 per cent, in 2025, and 691,184 ML, or 99.51 per cent, in 2024.
Bhatsa recorded a water level of 141.60 metres, against an FSL of 142.07 metres and LDL of 104.90 metres.
The reservoir held 704,142 ML of useful live storage, equivalent to 98.20 per cent of useful capacity. Its water level fell by 0.06 metre over the previous 24 hours.
Bhatsa received 0.00 mm rainfall on October 2, while its total rainfall stood at 2,715.00 mm.
In 2025, the lake was at 141.60 metres, with 704,142 ML of live storage and 98.20 per cent useful content. In 2024, it stood at 141.90 metres, with 712,373 ML and 99.35 per cent useful content.
Its useful capacity is 717,037 ML.
Vihar's water level stood at 80.17 metres, against an FSL of 80.12 metres and LDL of 73.92 metres.
The lake held 27,698 ML of useful live storage, which is 100 per cent of its useful capacity. Its level declined by 0.01 metre in the last 24 hours.
Vihar recorded 0.00 mm rainfall on October 2, while its total rainfall stood at 2,809.00 mm.
In 2025, the level was 80.30 metres, with 27,698 ML of live storage and 100 per cent useful content. In 2024, it was 80.22 metres, with 27,698 ML and 100 per cent useful content.
The useful capacity of Vihar is 27,698 ML.
Tulsi recorded a level of 139.09 metres, against an FSL of 139.17 metres and LDL of 131.07 metres.
The lake held 7,928 ML of useful live storage, or 98.53 per cent of useful capacity. Its level fell by 0.01 metre over the last 24 hours.
Tulsi received 0.00 mm rainfall on October 2, while its total rainfall for the season stood at 3,825.00 mm.
In 2025, Tulsi stood at 139.48 metres, with 8,046 ML of live storage and 100 per cent useful content. In 2024, it stood at 139.17 metres, with 8,046 ML and 100 per cent useful content.
