Though heavy rainfall in the first week of July increased the water level in the seven lakes providing water to the city, it is not enough for uninterrupted supply. And as there is no rain anywhere near the dams, with the forecast being only of drizzles in the coming week, the BMC may announce a 10 to 15 per cent water cut soon.

Mumbaikars did not face any cuts through the summer. As of now, the total water stock is only 4.16 lakh million litres. The seven lakes can store up to 14.47 lakh million litres water, which lasts 10 months. The city gets 3,850 million litres per day and the current water stock can last for a maximum of three months. While two-and-a-half months of monsoon remain, the forecast for scarce rain are creating the possibility of water scarcity. "We are reviewing the situation," said P Velarasu, additional municipal commissioner.