As per the BMC on Monday (September 8), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 14,07,218 million litres, which amounts to 97.23 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. Representational Pic
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 97.23 per cent.
As per the BMC on Monday (September 8), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 14,07,218 million litres, which amounts to 97.23 per cent of their total capacity.
The figures show that the city’s water reserves are only slightly lower than the 14,14,823 million litres recorded on the same day last year.
The BMC supplies drinking water daily from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi lakes.
Among the lakes, Modak Sagar and Tulsi have already reached 100 per cent capacity, while Vehar also remains full. Middle Vaitarna stands at 97.05 per cent, Upper Vaitarna at 97.88 per cent, and Tansa at 98.69 per cent. Bhatsa, which provides the bulk of Mumbai’s water, is at 96.14 per cent of its useful content.
The report notes that Modak Sagar began overflowing on Sunday (September 7), while Tulsi and Vehar started overflowing on August 16 and August 18, respectively. Tansa has been overflowing since July 23, and the Middle Vaitarna gates were opened on August 18.
In terms of rainfall, Modak Sagar recorded the highest cumulative showers this season at 3,361 mm, followed by Tulsi at 3,818 mm and Middle Vaitarna at 3,478 mm.
With reservoirs nearing full capacity and heavy rains continuing in catchment areas, civic officials said the city’s water supply remains secure for the year.
Mumbai weather update: Moderate rains, high tide alert today
Mumbai is expected to witness a partly cloudy sky with moderate rain across the city and suburbs on Monday.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that maximum and minimum temperatures will hover around 29 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively.
According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the city will also experience significant tidal activity today, with a high tide of 4.57 meters expected at 12:10 pm, followed by a low tide of 0.69 meters at 6:20 pm. Another high tide of 4.45 meters is forecast for 12:35 am on September 9, while a low tide of 0.62 meters will occur at 6:18 am the same day.
Civic authorities have advised residents, especially those in low-lying areas, to remain alert during high tide periods as moderate rainfall is likely to coincide with tidal surges.
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