The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a generally cloudy sky over Mumbai on Sunday, with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across the city and suburbs.
According to IMD’s latest weather forecast issued at 8 am, occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 45–55 kmph are very likely at isolated locations, potentially affecting low-lying areas and commuters.
A high tide of 3.12 metres is likely to hit the city at 8.33 pm while a low tide of 2.49 metres is expected at 3.08 pm. Another low tide is expected at 2.56 am on Monday, which is likely to be around 1.29 metres.
In the past 24 hour, starting 8 am on Saturday, the Island city received 11 mm of rainfall, followed by 26 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 20 mm in the western suburbs.
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.
Lake levels in seven reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai surge to 59.56 per cent
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.
