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 99.18 per cent.
As per the BMC`s Mumbai rains data on Friday (September 26), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 14,35,539 million litres, which amounts to 99.18 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 98.45 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 99.99 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 99.53 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 99.58 per cent, Bhatsa 98.93 per cent, Vehar 100 per cent and Tulsi 99.87 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 experienced a generally cloudy sky on Friday with moderate rain recorded in both the city and suburbs. According to the India Meteorological Department`s (IMD) latest Mumbai weather updates, there is a possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall at isolated places across the region.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for the day, warning of thunderstorms with lightning and wind speeds reaching 30–40 kmph, along with heavy rainfall at select locations. Citizens have been advised to remain cautious during periods of intense showers and strong winds, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates.
The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 30.9 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 30.4 degrees Celsius and a low of 25 degrees Celsius, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates.
Tidal activity is also being closely monitored. A high tide measuring 3.70 meters is expected at 1:57 pm, followed by a low tide of 0.85 meters at 7:51 pm Another high tide of 3.91 meters is forecast at 2:38 am on September 27, while the next low tide of 2.00 meters will occur at 8:11 am the same day.
