Mumbai rains: Heavy rains push city’s water stock to 95.13 per cent

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The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 95.13 per cent.

As per the BMC on Thursday (August 21), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 13,19,640 million litres, which amounts to 95.13 per cent of their total capacity.

The BMC supplies drinking water daily from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi lakes.

Of these, Tansa has 99.66 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 100 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 94.13 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 93.63 per cent, Bhatsa 93.84 per cent, Vehar 100 per cent and Tulsi 100 per cent.

Lower (Modak Sagar), Middle and Upper Vaitarna lakes, along with Tansa, supply water to the western suburbs from Dahisar Check Naka to Bandra and to the western parts of the city from Mahim to Malabar Hill.

Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi together form the Bhatsa system. Water from this system is treated at the Panjarpur Water Treatment Plant and distributed to the eastern parts of Mumbai, covering the eastern suburbs from Mulund Check Naka to Sion and further to Mazgaon.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a generally cloudy sky with moderate to heavy rainfall at isolated places across the city and suburbs on Thursday. A yellow alert has been issued for the day, warning of heavy showers in some areas.

According to tide forecasts, the city will witness a high tide of 4.27 meters at 11:01 am, followed by a low tide of 1.59 meters at 5:04 pm. Another high tide of 3.74 meters is expected at 10:57 pm, while the next low tide of 0.67 meters will occur at 5:00 am on Friday, August 22.

Authorities have advised citizens to remain cautious during high tide hours, especially in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging.

Mumbai got a break from rains on Thursday morning, with parts of the city seeing sunlight almost after a week. Rainfall has reduced significantly in the metropolis since Wednesday, with no overnight showers reported.