Mumbai rains: Lake levels in seven reservoirs supplying water to the city at 81.86 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 81.86 per cent.

As per the BMC on Saturday (July 19), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 11,84,796 million litres, which amounts to 81.86 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 91.23 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 99.99 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 93.15 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 76.20 per cent, Bhatsa 76.88 per cent, Vehar 52.98 per cent and Tulsi 53.78 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, Mumbai is expected to experience partly cloudy skies throughout the day on Friday, with a likelihood of light to moderate spells of rain or thundershowers developing towards the evening or night. Both the city and suburbs are likely to be affected, according to the India Meteorological Department's morning forecast issued at 8:00 AM.

Tidal activity along the city's coastline will remain significant, with a high tide expected at 5:53 PM, reaching a height of 3.63 meters. Another high tide is expected the following morning, July 20, at 8:03 AM, measuring 3.69 meters. Low tide is anticipated at 12:48 AM on Saturday, with a height of 1.11 meters, followed by another low tide at 1:43 PM, measuring 2.35 meters.

Residents, especially those in low-lying areas, are advised to remain cautious and monitor updates as intermittent rainfall and rising tide levels may affect commuting and cause localised waterlogging.