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
In the 24-hour period ending 6 am on Friday, Modak Sagar recorded the highest rainfall at 78 mm. 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 50.75 per cent or 7,34,562 million litres.
Among the individual lakes, the Bhatsa continues to hold the largest volume, storing 3,02,123 ML, which is 42.13 per cent of its full useful content. Middle Vaitarna comes next with 1,14,230 ML (59.07 per cent), Upper Vaitarna with 1,50,720 ML (66.38 per cent) and Modak Sagar with 81,446 ML (63.17 per cent).
Among the other reservoirs, Tansa held 70,868 ML (48.85 per cent) while Vehar and Tulsi, the two smaller lakes located within the city, had 11,931 ML (43.08 per cent) and 3,244 ML (40.32 oer cent) of water content, respectively.
The rise in water levels is attributed to widespread rainfall across the catchment zones. In the 24-hour period ending 6 am on Friday, Modak Sagar recorded the highest rainfall at 78 mm, followed by Tansa with 56 mm, Upper Vaitarna with 38 mm, and Middle Vaitarna with 70 mm. Bhatsa received 62 mm, while Vehar and Tulsi recorded 26 mm and 34 mm, respectively.
The Bhandup Complex, which manages water filtration and supply, recorded 32 mm of rainfall, with a cumulative total of 533 mm this season.
Mumbai weather updates: IMD warns of moderate rainfall in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad in next 3-4 hours
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), in its latest weather update, stated that the districts of Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad are likely to receive moderate spells of rainfall at isolated locations in the next three–four hours on Friday.
The city and suburbs are expected to experience a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of moderate rainfall at a few places.
A high tide of 3.33 metres is likely to hit the city at 6.18 pm, while low tides of 2.51 metres and 1.59 metres are expected at 12.36 pm and 1.11 am.
The recorded average rainfall in the 24-hour period starting 8 am Thursday is 17 mm in Island city, 28 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 24 mm in the western suburbs.
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