Of these, Tansa has 98.49 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 100 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 95.35 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 82.76 per cent, Bhatsa 86.50 per cent, Vehar 73.17 per cent and Tulsi 84.83 per cent
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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 89.24 per cent.
As per the BMC on Wednesday (August 6), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 12,91,577 million litres, which amounts to 89.24 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.
Of these, Tansa has 98.49 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 100 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 95.35 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 82.76 per cent, Bhatsa 86.50 per cent, Vehar 73.17 per cent and Tulsi 84.83 per cent.
Lower (Modak Sagar), Middle and Upper Vaitarna lakes, along with Tansa, supply water to the western suburbs from Dahisar Check Naka to Bandra and to the western parts of the city from Mahim to Malabar Hill.
Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi together form the Bhatsa system. Water from this system is treated at the Panjarpur Water Treatment Plant and distributed to the eastern parts of Mumbai, covering the eastern suburbs from Mulund Check Naka to Sion and further to Mazgaon.
Meanwhile, the city and its suburbs are expected to experience generally cloudy skies throughout the day, with light spells of rain or thundershowers likely towards the evening and night, according to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department.
The IMD's Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 32.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 31 degrees Celsius and a low of 26.2 degrees Celsius, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates.
Tidal activity for the day includes a high tide at 10:29 AM reaching 3.75 metres, followed by another at 10:08 PM measuring 3.17 metres. Low tides are expected at 4:40 PM at 2.25 metres and again at 4:08 AM on August 7 at 1.02 metres.
In terms of rainfall, the 24-hour period from 8:00 AM on August 5 to 8:00 AM on August 6 recorded 0.03 mm in the city, 0.53 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 0.99 mm in the western suburbs.
Commuters and residents are advised to stay alert during evening hours as light showers may cause slippery roads or minor waterlogging in some areas.
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