As per the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the total water stock in the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai reached 8,62,100 million litres on Sunday. This is 59.56 per cent of the total required stock for the season.
The Middle Vaitarna lake recorded the highest rise in level—3.40 metres in the past 24 hours—bringing its storage to 1,38,667 ML, or 71.60 per cent of its full capacity. The other lakes that have the highest water content include Upper Vaitarna at 71.50 per cent (1,62,349 ML), Modak Sagar at 75.46 per cent (97,287 ML), and Tansa at 60.43 per cent (87,677 ML).
Bhatsa, which supplies a significant share to Mumbai’s municipal needs, is currently at 50.19 per cent capacity, with 3,59,899 ML. Vehar and Tulsi, the smaller lakes, are at 45.62 per cent (12,635 ML) and 44.43 per cent (3,575 ML), respectively.
The highest rainfall figures in the past 24 hours were reported at Tansa (107 mm), Middle Vaitarna (112 mm), and Modak Sagar (78 mm).
The Bhandup Complex, overseeing operations, recorded 30 mm rainfall today and a cumulative total of 630.
Mumbai weather updates: IMD warns of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the city
Mumbai is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall today at isolated locations across the city and its suburbs, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) stated in its latest weather report.
According to the weather bureau’s latest alert, there is also a possibility of occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 45 to 55 kilometres per hour in certain parts of the city and suburban areas.
A high tide in Mumbai is expected at 8.33 pm, reaching 3.12 metres. A low tide of 2.49 metres is expected at 3.08 pm and again at 2.56 am on Monday, when the sea level will drop to 1.29 metres.
On Saturday, the weather bureau had extended a yellow alert for Mumbai till July 7, cautioning of heavy rainfall at isolated spots in the city and suburbs. This alert signifies the possibility of adverse weather conditions and urges residents to remain vigilant, especially in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging.
