As per BMC records, on Tuesday, the total water stock in the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai stands at 6,78,941 million litres (ML). This accounts for 46.91 per cent of the total useful storage capacity, which is 14,47,363 ML
The Bhandup Complex, which manages water filtration and supply, recorded 39 mm of rainfall, with a cumulative total of 521 mm this season. Representational pic
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have recorded a surge following the significant rainfall in their catchment areas. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data on Wednesday, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 46.91 per cent or 6,78,941 ml.
Among the individual lakes, Bhatsa holds the highest stock with 2,77,351 ML, followed by Upper Vaitarna with 1,42,253 ML, and Middle Vaitarna at 104,169 ML.
Modak Sagar and Tansa currently store 68,699 ML and 65,699 ML, respectively, while the smaller lakes Vehar and Tulsi have 11,771 ML and 3,324 ML in storage. The percentage of useful content is the highest in Middle Vaitarna at 53.83 per cent, followed by Upper Vaitarna at 62.65 per cent and Modak Sagar at 57.77 per cent.
In the past 24 hours starting 8 am Wednesday, the catchment areas in the Middle Vaitarna and Modak Sagar recorded the highest rainfall —107 mm and 72 mm, respectively—followed by Bhatsa at 76 mm and Upper Vaitarna at 59 mm. The Tansa lake received 38 mm, while the smaller city lakes, Tulsi and Vihar, recorded 40 mm and 12 mm, respectively.
The Bhandup Complex, which manages water filtration and supply, recorded 39 mm of rainfall, with a cumulative total of 521 mm this season.
Mumbai weather updates: Cloudy skies with heavy rain likely in parts of city
On Thursday, Mumbai is expected to experience a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall at isolated places across the city and suburbs, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Tidal activity today includes a high tide at 1738 hrs reaching 3.53 meters, followed by another high tide at 0701 hrs on July 4, measuring 3.14 meters.
As for low tide timings, the next low tide is expected at 0020 hrs on July 4 at 1.68 meters, followed by another at 1236 hrs at 2.51 meters.
In terms of rainfall recorded in the past 24 hours (from July 2, 0800 hrs to July 3, 0800 hrs), the city received 21 mm, while the eastern suburbs recorded 33 mm and the western suburbs registered 26 mm.
The consistent rainfall, coupled with rising tide levels, suggests a need for caution, especially in low-lying areas prone to flooding.
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