27 July,2025 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky on Sunday, with moderate rainfall likely across the city and suburbs. Representational Pic
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Maharashtra's Mumbai, Palghar, and Thane districts for Sunday, while an orange alert has been issued for Raigad.
Mumbai is expected to witness a generally cloudy sky on Sunday, with moderate rainfall expected across the city and suburbs.
There is also a possibility of heavy showers at isolated places, accompanied by occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kmph. As per the tide forecast, a high tide of 4.60 meters is expected at 1.56 pm, followed by a low tide of 1.19 meters at 8.03 pm.
The next high tide is anticipated at 1.56 am on Monday, reaching 4.04 meters, while the following low tide is expected at 7.37 am, measuring 0.93 meters. Citizens are advised to remain cautious, especially in low-lying areas.
The city area received an average of 10.18 mm of rainfall, while the eastern suburbs saw a slightly higher intensity with 17.16 mm. The western suburbs recorded 13.71 mm during the same period. Though the showers were not intense, they contributed to the overall seasonal rainfall and maintained moisture levels across the city.
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 89.70 per cent.
As per the BMC on Sunday, the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 12.98 lakh million litres, which amounts to 89.70 per cent of their total capacity.
Significant rainfall has contributed to this rise, with Modak Sagar and Tansa lakes already full at 100 per cent. The Upper Vaitarna recorded 39 mm of rain in the past 24 hours, bringing its total for the season to 1,242 mm, while Middle Vaitarna received 21 mm, reaching 2,081 mm total rainfall.
Among the smaller lakes, Tulsi registered 66 mm, and Vihar received 29 mm. Water levels are consistently rising, with Bhatsa, the city's largest contributor, currently at 87.46 per cent capacity.
BMC officials noted that Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, and Tansa have started overflowing, while Bhatsa dam gates were partially opened to regulate flow. The Bhandup Complex alone recorded 45 mm of rain on July 27, pushing the cumulative total to 1,221 mm for the monsoon season.
