Mumbai Lake Levels Rise To 97.48% After Heavy Rain In Catchment Areas

Mumbai's water reserves climbed to 97.48% of their maximum capacity on Monday morning following heavy rainfall across the seven lakes that supply the city's water. The Hydraulic Engineer's Department reported that the lakes collectively contained 1,410,895 million litres of water, against their total useful capacity of 1,447,363 million litres. This increase from 96.41% recorded the day before brings the current level slightly below the levels seen in the previous two years.

Bhatsa, the largest contributor, had 711,824 million litres, or 99.27% of its capacity, after receiving 65mm of rain. Vehar and Tulsi lakes were both full at 100%, with 27,698 million litres and 8,046 million litres respectively. Tulsi received 107mm of rain, while Vehar recorded 88mm. Middle Vaitarna reached 96.92% capacity, holding 187,572 million litres, following 27mm of rainfall.

Tansa was at 98.69% with 143,181 million litres after 54mm of rain. Modak Sagar was at 93.82% with 120,956 million litres, and Upper Vaitarna stood at 93.20% with 211,618 million litres, receiving 49mm and 15mm of rain respectively.

Four of Mumbai's seven water sources have already overflowed this monsoon. With reservoirs nearing full capacity, Mumbai has a strong water stock for the months ahead.