The water levels in Mumbai's seven main lakes have risen to over 97% of their total capacity, ensuring an uninterrupted supply until mid-May 2025. These lakes, which collectively store 14.05 lakh million litres of water, provide the city with a supply that is expected to last 291 days. This y..
The water levels in Mumbai's seven main lakes have risen to over 97% of their total capacity, ensuring an uninterrupted supply until mid-May 2025. These lakes, which collectively store 14.05 lakh million litres of water, provide the city with a supply that is expected to last 291 days. This year’s stock is higher than the previous year, where levels stood at 90.69% on the same date. Heavy rains in July helped replenish the lakes, which had dropped to as low as 5% in June due to evaporation.
Mumbai’s water needs are met by seven lakes—Tulsi, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna—spread across Mumbai, Thane, and Nashik districts. During the monsoons, these catchment areas fill up, and water is supplied throughout the year via a pipeline network. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reported significant rainfall between Monday and Tuesday, with Modak Sagar receiving the highest, 21 mm, and other lakes, including Bhatsa and Middle Vaitarna, receiving 20 mm each.
Although a heavy downpour is not expected in the coming days, moderate rainfall is forecasted for Mumbai and nearby areas until Saturday. IMD's Santacruz station recorded 21.9 mm of rain, while the Colaba observatory registered 6.2 mm.
Earlier fears of water cuts had already been alleviated in August when the lake levels reached 90%. This steady increase ensures that the city's water supply remains secure for the near future.
Read the full news here: Indian Express
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