11 July,2026 01:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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. File Pic
Mumbai's seven lakes supplying water to the city have collectively reached 49.83 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 Saturday, July 11.
The total useful water content in Mumbai's reservoirs stood at 7,21,278 million litres (ML), compared to 10,69,357 ML (73.88 per cent) during the same period last year and 3,22,143 ML (22.26 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 also stands at 100 per cent capacity, with 8,046 ML of water stock.
Upper Vaitarna:
Current level: 598.06 metres
Water stock: 63,569 ML
Live storage filled: 28 per cent
Total rainfall recorded: 899 mm
Modak Sagar:
Current level: 160.39 metres
Water stock: 1,06,492 ML
Live storage filled: 82.60 per cent
Total rainfall recorded: 1,317 mm
Tansa:
Current level: 126.96 metres
Water stock: 1,13,989 ML
Live storage filled: 78.57 per cent
Total rainfall recorded: 1,367 mm
Middle Vaitarna:
Current level: 264.33 metres
Water stock: 84,200 ML
Live storage filled: 43.51 per cent
Total rainfall recorded: 952 mm
Bhatsa:
Current level: 125.08 metres
Water stock: 3,17,284 ML
Live storage filled: 44.25 per cent
Total rainfall recorded: 1,070 mm
Vihar:
Current level: 80.29 metres
Water stock: 27,698 ML
Live storage filled: 100 per cent
Total rainfall recorded: 1,643 mm
Tulsi:
Current level: 139.19 metres
Water stock: 8,046 ML
Live storage filled: 100 per cent
Total rainfall recorded: 2,196 mm
Upper and Middle Vaitarna operations
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 53.02 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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