12 July,2026 09:44 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mumbai's seven lakes supplying water to the city have collectively reached 49.84 per cent of their live storage capacity, according to the Hydraulic Engineer's Department, Master Control Centre (Bhandup Complex) report recorded at 6 am on Sunday, July 12.
The total useful water content in Mumbai's reservoirs stood at 7,21,354 million litres (ML), compared to 10,77,906ML (74.47 per cent) during the same period last year and 3,29,991 ML (22.8 per cent) in 2024.
The city's total water stock has improved significantly due to continuous monsoon rainfall, with two lakes, Vihar and Tulsi, already overflowing.
According to the report, Vihar Lake began overflowing on July 7 at 9 pm, while Tulsi Lake started overflowing on July 7 at 11.43 pm.
Vihar Lake currently has 27,698 ML of useful water content, accounting for 100 per cent of its live storage capacity. Tulsi Lake stands at 99.66 per cent capacity, with 8,019 ML of water stock.
Upper Vaitarna:
Modak Sagar:
Tansa:
Middle Vaitarna:
Bhatsa:
Vihar:
Tulsi:
The report noted that the Middle Vaitarna WSCPO gate was closed on July 6, 2026, at 2 pm, while the release from Upper Vaitarna was stopped on July 6 at 10 am.
The combined storage of Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna and Tansa lakes stood at 3,68,250 ML, with the storage level at 52.98 per cent.
The Bhandup Complex recorded no rainfall in the last 24 hours, while the total rainfall recorded so far stands at 1,716 mm.
With the monsoon gaining momentum, Mumbai's water reservoirs have witnessed a steady rise, bringing relief to the city's water supply situation.
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