Mumbai Water Crisis Looms As 7 Lakes' Stock Drops To 80.54%, Lowest November 13 Level Since 2018
Mumbai: Mumbai's water security is facing fresh concerns as storage in the seven lakes supplying the city has fallen sharply within weeks of the southwest monsoon's withdrawal. From nearly 97% of their combined capacity in late September, the reservoirs' stock has plunged to 80.54% as of November 13, with a rain-free October, rising temperatures and continuous withdrawals for daily consumption…
Mumbai's water supply faces a critical situation as the storage in its seven lakes has plummeted to a historic low of 80.54% by November 13, according to a recent report. This marks the lowest level since 2018, when the reservoirs held 79.63% of their capacity on the same date. The decline, which occurred swiftly following the southwest monsoon's retreat, is attributed to a lack of rainfall, rising temperatures, and increased withdrawals for daily consumption.
The seven lakes, which combined hold 11.65 lakh million litres, fell to 13.02 lakh million litres (93.43%) compared to 13.52 lakh million litres in the same period last year. The drop is particularly stark for Tansa, Modak Sagar, and Middle Vaitarna, with evaporation losses increasing dramatically, from 823.53 million litres to 1,729.01 million litres.
The BMC's October assessment revealed a 34% non-revenue water loss, including leakages and illegal connections. Despite projections that the water stock could last until June 10, 2027, without a water cut, the city's officials warn that continued depletion could force water rationing as early as September 5, 2027.
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