Mumbai’s reservoirs continue to hold a significant amount of water despite rising lake levels. According to data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the collective water stock in the seven reservoirs that supply drinking water to the city is currently at 82.33 percent capacity. This is good news for the city, which has been grappling with water scarcity issues in previous years.
Despite the recent heavy rainfall in Mumbai, the lake levels this year are still lower compared to the previous year. However, there has been some improvement, with one of the seven lakes, Modak Sagar, overflowing on July 27. Previously, on July 20, the Tulsi lake also overflowed due to the heavy rains.
Mumbai relies on the supply of water from seven lakes, namely Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna. The current water levels in these lakes are as follows: Tansa at 98.77 percent, Modak Sagar at 98.38 percent, Middle Vaitarna at 96.33 percent, Upper Vaitarna at 66.81 percent, Bhatsa at 76.37 percent, Vihar at 100 percent, and Tulsi at 99.56 percent of the useful water level.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate spells of rain in Mumbai and its suburbs. Accordingly, the IMD has issued a ‘green’ alert for Mumbai, indicating the possibility of light to moderate rainfall. The city can expect a high tide of approximately 3.04 meters and a low tide of around 2.21 meters on Saturday.
In the past 24 hours, the island city, eastern suburbs, and western suburbs of Mumbai received an average rainfall of 3.60mm, 6.03mm, and 2.26mm, respectively, according to BMC’s data.
As we approach the monsoon season, the water supply situation in Mumbai looks promising. The reservoirs are at a decent capacity, providing hope for improved access to drinking water for residents. However, it is essential to continue monitoring the rainfall and water levels to ensure a steady and sufficient supply throughout the year. By utilizing the available resources wisely and preparing for potential challenges, Mumbai can effectively manage its water supply in the coming months.
