Even though Vihar lake is overflowing – the fourth lake in the city to do so – BMC officials claim that the burgeoning population of the island city is making it impossible for them to provide all citizens with 24x7 water supply. They also attributed the water cuts to the partially operational Middle Vaitarna Lake, work on which has been in progress for several years now.

Brimming over: Thanks to the downpour, Vihar became the fourth lake to overflow. Pic/Nimesh Dave