Mumbai's Water Stock Rises To 88.88%; City’s 7 Lakes Gain 0.18% In A Day

Mumbai: Mumbai’s water stock continued to remain healthy as the city’s seven lakes recorded a slight increase in their combined useful water content on Monday. According to the Hydraulic Engineer’s Department’s report, the total water stock stood at 88.88 per cent of the live storage capacity, up from 88.70 per cent recorded the previous day, marking an increase of 0.18 percentage points.

The combined useful water content in Mumbai’s seven lakes stood at around 12,86,403 million litres, against the total live storage capacity of 14,47,363 million litres. The rise comes amid continued rainfall across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region during the ongoing monsoon.

Details On Lake Levels

Among the major reservoirs, Upper Vaitarna recorded 80.14 per cent of its live storage, while Modak Sagar remained almost full at 99.99 per cent. Tansa stood at 99.02 per cent, while Middle Vaitarna recorded 91.18 per cent of its live storage capacity.

In the lakes supplying water to Mumbai, Bhatsa recorded 86.43 per cent of its live storage, while Vihar and Tulsi remained completely full at 100 per cent each. The report also noted that Vihar and Tulsi lakes had started overflowing on July 7, while Tansa Dam began overflowing on July 22 and Modak Sagar on July 23.

The latest figures indicate that Mumbai’s water reservoirs continue to remain in a comfortable position following substantial rainfall during the monsoon. With more rain expected in the coming weeks, the city’s water stock is likely to remain closely monitored by the civic administration.

Today's Weather Update

Meanwhile, Mumbai woke up to light drizzle, cloudy skies and gusty winds on Monday, with IMD forecasting moderate rain and thundershowers during the day. No rain alert has been issued for the city this week. Winds may reach 50-60 kmph during intense spells, while the maximum temperature is expected to remain around 32°C.

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