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Mumbai rains: City's lakes 88.65 per cent full as rains recharge seven reservoirs

Updated on: 31 July,2025 09:37 AM IST  |  Mumbai
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As per the BMC on Thursday (July 31), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 12,83,123 million litres, which amounts to 88.65 per cent of their total capacity

Mumbai rains: City's lakes 88.65 per cent full as rains recharge seven reservoirs

The city recorded a total rainfall of 1,261 mm so far this monsoon. Representational Pic

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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 88.65 per cent.

According to the BMC on Thursday (July 31), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 12,83,123 million litres, which amounts to 88.65 per cent of their total capacity.


Among the lakes, Modak Sagar, Vihar, and Tulsi are already at 100 per cent capacity, while Bhatsa is at 85.71 per cent, Upper Vaitarna at 81.67 per cent, Middle Vaitarna at 82.46 per cent, and Tansa at 98.49 per cent. 



Bhatsa has the highest live storage among all, with 6,14,595 million litres. The city recorded a total rainfall of 1,261 mm so far this monsoon, with 7.0 mm falling between 7 AM on Wednesday and 6 AM on Thursday. 

Notably, the Upper Vaitarna release began on July 5, Middle Vaitarna’s gates were opened on July 7, and Modak Sagar began overflowing on July 9. Tansa started overflowing on July 23, and all Bhatsa dam gates were opened on July 25.

Mumbai weather update: Cloudy skies, light to moderate rain expected in city

On Thursday, Mumbai is expected to experience a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain across the city and suburbs. 

According to the tidal forecast by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), a high tide of 3.69 meters is expected at 4:00 PM on Thursday, followed by a low tide of 1.49 meters at 10:07 PM. On Friday, a high tide of 3.29 meters is predicted at 4:40 AM, while the next low tide will occur at 9:57 AM, measuring 2.37 meters. 

Residents and commuters are advised to stay updated on weather and tide conditions, especially in low-lying areas.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Mumbai is expected to experience a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall across the city and suburbs. 

The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to hover around 30 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively. In terms of specific locations, Colaba is expected to record a maximum temperature of 28.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25.6 degrees Celsius, while Santacruz may see a slightly higher maximum of 28.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius. Residents are advised to keep umbrellas handy as intermittent showers may continue throughout the day.

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