Mumbai On Verge Of Water Crisis? City's 7 Lakes Record Lowest Water Stock In 8 Years; BMC Audit Finds Near-Doubling Of Evaporation Losses
Mumbai: Mumbai could face mounting water supply concerns in the coming months, with the combined water stock in the seven lakes supplying the city dropping to 84.35 per cent as of just the start of November. The level is the lowest recorded on the same date in the past eight years, raising concerns over the city's water availability even before the onset of summer. BMC Audit Reveals Increased…
Mumbai faces potential water supply issues as the combined water stock in its seven lakes falls to 84.35 per cent by early November, the lowest such figure in eight years. This alarming situation raises concerns about the city's water availability even before the summer season begins. A recent audit by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reveals that evaporation losses at three key reservoirs during October were nearly double that of the same period last year.
The seven lakes held approximately 12.20 lakh million litres of water on November 3, compared to 95.67 per cent on the same date last year. The current level is lower than all figures recorded over the past seven years, with the exception of 2018. Key reservoirs like Modak Sagar, Tansa, and Middle Vaitarna have seen significant declines in their water levels.
With an El Nino effect becoming a possibility, adding to the concerns, and Mumbai already under a 10 per cent water cut, the situation could worsen and lead to further restrictions if the monsoon is delayed or deficient.
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