Of these, Tansa has 97.88 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 91.24 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 95.26 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 84.07 per cent, Bhatsa 87.93 per cent, Vehar 76.61 per cent and Tulsi 87.44 per cent
Continuous rainfall in Mumbai has significantly increased the water levels in the city’s reservoirs. As of Thursday morning, the seven major lakes supplying water to the city have reached 89.38% of their total capacity, with Tansa Lake recording the highest stock at 97.88%.
According to the latest data:
- Tansa: 97.88%
- Modak Sagar: 91.24%
- Middle Vaitarna: 95.26%
- Upper Vaitarna: 84.07%
- Bhatsa: 87.93%
- Vehar: 76.61%
- Tulsi: 87.44%
BMC officials said the current water stock is sufficient for the city’s needs, and if the rainfall continues for a few more days, the lakes could reach their full capacity.
The combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 89.38 per cent, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data.
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As per the BMC on Thursday (August 14), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 12,91,129 million litres, which amounts to 89.38 per cent of their total capacity.
Mumbai Rains: City’s Seven Lakes at 89.38% Capacity, Water Stock Over 12.91 Lakh Million Litres
The combined water stock in the seven reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai has now reached 89.38%, according to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
As per BMC figures on Thursday (August 14), the collective water stock in these lakes stands at 12,91,129 million litres, which is 89.38% of their total storage capacity. Officials said the steady rainfall over the past weeks has significantly boosted the water levels, ensuring a comfortable supply for the city in the coming months.
The seven reservoirs — Tansa, Modak Sagar, Middle Vaitarna, Upper Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi — are the primary sources of drinking water for Mumbai’s residents. With the monsoon expected to continue, the BMC hopes these reservoirs will soon reach their full capacity.
Mumbai Rains: City’s Seven Lakes at Healthy Levels, IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Over the Weekend
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) continues to supply drinking water to the city from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi lakes. As of Thursday, water levels in these reservoirs remain robust, with Tansa leading at 97.88%, followed by Middle Vaitarna (95.26%), Modak Sagar (91.24%), Bhatsa (87.93%), Tulsi (87.44%), Upper Vaitarna (84.07%), and Vehar (76.61%).
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 island city from Mahim to Malabar Hill. Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi form the Bhatsa system, which supplies water to the eastern suburbs from Mulund Check Naka to Sion and further to Mazgaon, after treatment at the Panjarpur Water Treatment Plant.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky with moderate rain for Mumbai on Thursday, with the possibility of heavy showers at isolated spots. A yellow alert has been issued for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, warning of heavy rainfall at isolated locations over the weekend.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, heavy rain is expected in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Ratnagiri on August 16 and 17. An orange alert has also been issued for Raigad, Ratnagiri, the ghats of Pune, Kolhapur, and Satara districts for the same dates, indicating a high likelihood of very heavy rainfall.
Tide forecasts for Mumbai show a high tide at 3:04 pm on Thursday with a height of 4.28 meters, followed by low tide at 9:14 pm at 0.77 meters. On August 15, high tide will occur at 3:54 am with a height of 3.99 meters, while low tide will be at 9:26 am at 1.73 meters.