City’s water stock at 85 per cent — lake levels lower this year against previous years
The BMC has initiated repairs from Nov 20 to Dec 2. Representation pic
The city's lake levels this year dipped below five per cent compared to previous years, largely due to an early end to the monsoon and intense heat. Currently, the stock sits at 85 per cent, whereas in 2021 and 2022, it remained at 90 per cent. However, the city will face a 10 per cent water cut for 15 days, starting next Monday, as a result of ongoing repairs at Pise Weir.
Within 45 days after the rainy season officially ended, lake levels plummeted by 15 per cent. The city sources water from seven lakes with a combined capacity of 14.47 lakh million litres, providing a daily supply of 3850 million litres. By September 30, the lakes were at their maximum capacity, totalling 99.23 per cent, surpassing levels from previous years. Presently, they hold 12.33 lakh million litres, accounting for 85 per cent of the total stock, while in 2022 it was 13.03 lakh ML, and in 2021 it stood at 12.90 lakh ML.
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Back in 2018, when levels dropped from 91 per cent in September to 76 per cent by mid-November, the BMC had enforced a 10 per cent water cut from November 14 onwards. The BMC has initiated repairs at Pise Weir from November 20 to December 2, leading to a 10 per cent water cut during this period. "Emergency repairs are essential for the pneumatic gate system at Pise Weir. The replacement of air bladders is imperative, affecting water supply to Mumbai, Thane, and Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation," said a BMC official.
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Lake levels dropped by, 45 days after monsoon
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