Navi Mumbai: Morbe Dam has reached 50% of its total capacity—the highest storage recorded in the month of June over the last three years—bringing much-needed relief and stability to Navi Mumbai’s water supply system. With a current stock sufficient to meet the city’s needs for the next 134 days, officials have confirmed that water supply is secured until November 6.
"Thanks to early and consistent monsoon rains this year, the dam’s water level has risen significantly. While in 2023 only 18.20 mm of rainfall had been recorded until June 23, this year has already seen 1040 mm of rainfall. The dam’s current water level stands at 75.99 meters, compared to 68.45 meters on the same date two years ago. At that time, only 23.72% of the storage was available," an official from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), said.
Morbe dam supplies water across the city—from CBD Belapur to Airoli, and to Kharghar and Kamothe under the Panvel Municipal Corporation. Unlike previous years, not a single day of water cut was required this June, which is typically a challenging period if the monsoon is delayed, said the official.
In 2024, the dam had reached full capacity only by August 28, but with this year’s strong and timely monsoon, civic officials are hopeful that Morbe may fill completely well before schedule, provided rains continue through July. "At present, the dam holds enough water to last between 122 to 134 days," he added.
