On Saturday, the lake levels across Mumbai’s reservoirs showed significant water storage following recent rainfall. Upper Vaitarna stood at 602.51 meters, holding 194,854 million litres, while Modak Sagar was at 161.32 meters with 114,081 million litres
Recent rainfall added substantial inflow, with Tulsi and Vehar recording 133 mm and 120 mm, respectively. Representational Pic
The combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 90.16 per cent, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data.
As per the BMC on Saturday (August 16), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 1,304,981 million litres, which amounts to 90.16 per cent of their total capacity.
On Saturday, the lake levels across Mumbai’s reservoirs showed significant water storage following recent rainfall. Upper Vaitarna stood at 602.51 meters, holding 194,854 million litres, while Modak Sagar was at 161.32 meters with 114,081 million litres.
Tansa recorded 128.48 meters and Middle Vaitarna was at 283.69 meters, storing 186,297 million litres.
Other lakes included Bhatta at 139.06 meters, Vehar at 79.43 meters and Tulsi at 138.93 meters.
Recent rainfall added substantial inflow, with Tulsi and Vehar recording 133 mm and 120 mm, respectively. According to BMC records, Bhandup Complex alone received 152 mm of rainfall, contributing to a cumulative total of 1,595 mm.
Several dams, including Modak Sagar, Tansa, and Middle Vaitarna, had previously started overflowing in July, while gates at Upper Vaitarna and Bhatta dams remain closed to manage water release.
Mumbai rains: Red alert issued on Dahi Handi; Over 200 mm rainfall recorded overnight in several areas
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Mumbai today, coinciding with Dahi Handi celebrations.
Residents are urged to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary due to intense rainfall and the risk of flooding.
Between 1 AM and 4 AM on Saturday, several parts of the city witnessed extremely heavy rain. Marol Fire Station recorded 207 mm, Nariyalwadi School in Santacruz 202 mm, Chakala Municipal School in Andheri 195 mm, Malpa Dongri Municipal School 183 mm, and Andheri Fire Station 177 mm.
The Eastern Suburbs also experienced intense rainfall. Tagore Nagar Municipal School in Vikhroli recorded 196 mm, Building Proposal Office in Vikhroli West received 195 mm, N Ward Office measured 192 mm, Ramabai Municipal School in Ghatkopar recorded 189 mm, and MCMCR in Powai saw 187 mm.
In the city areas, Pratiksha Nagar Municipal School in Sion recorded 134 mm, Worli Seaface Municipal School received 124 mm, Dadar Workshop and Rawali Camp each recorded 123 mm, and Adarsh Nagar School in Worli measured 122 mm of rainfall.
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