The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 98.96 per cent.
As per the BMC`s Mumbai rains data on Wednesday (September 24), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 14,32,375 million litres, which amounts to 98.96 per cent of their total capacity.
The BMC supplies drinking water daily from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi lakes.
Of these, Tansa has 98.53 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 100 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 98.96 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 99.58 per cent, Bhatsa 98.62 per cent, Vehar 100 per cent and Tulsi 100 per cent.
Lower (Modak Sagar), Middle and Upper Vaitarna lakes, along with Tansa, supply water to the western suburbs from Dahisar Check Naka to Bandra and to the western parts of the city from Mahim to Malabar Hill.
Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi together form the Bhatsa system. Water from this system is treated at the Panjarpur Water Treatment Plant and distributed to the eastern parts of Mumbai, covering the eastern suburbs from Mulund Check Naka to Sion and further to Mazgaon.
Meanwhile, Mumbai is expected to experience a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall across the city and suburbs on Tuesday, September 24. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph at isolated locations.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the city, warning of thunderstorms with lightning, along with localized rainfall and strong winds. Residents have been advised to remain cautious, particularly in low-lying and vulnerable areas.
Significant tidal activity is also forecast. A high tide of 4.07 meters is expected at 1.02 pm on September 24, followed by a low tide of 0.63 meters at 7.04 pm Early on September 25, a high tide of 4.21 meters is predicted at 1.35 am, with a low tide of 1.54 meters at 7.12 am.
