Residents of Mumbai can expect a partly cloudy sky on Sunday, with the possibility of light to moderate spells of rain across the city and suburbs. Commuters and outdoor-goers are advised to carry umbrellas as intermittent showers may occur throughout the day.
The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 31 degrees Celsius and 25 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Tidal activity will remain significant, with high tide expected at 10:27 AM reaching 4.19 meters, followed by a low tide at 4:39 PM measuring 0.99 meters. Another high tide is forecast later tonight at 10:56 PM, peaking at 4.13 meters.
The next low tide will occur in the early hours of Monday, at 4:43 AM, with the water level expected to drop to 0.96 meters.
Rainfall recorded in Mumbai between 8:00 AM on 4 October and 8:00 AM on 5 October 2025 has been relatively minimal across most parts of the city.
The city area recorded 0.69 mm of rainfall, while the eastern suburbs saw a negligible 0.02 mm. The western suburbs received slightly more, with 0.56 mm recorded over the same period.
Citizens, especially those in low-lying and coastal areas, are advised to remain cautious during high tide timings, especially if accompanied by rainfall.
Mumbai: Seven reservoirs near full as water levels touch 99.35 per cent
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.35 per cent.
As per the BMC on Sunday (October 5), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 1,437,980 million litres, which amounts to 99.35 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.
Among the key reservoirs, Upper Vaitarna and Modak Sagar remain at 100 per cent live storage, with water levels at 603.51 meters and 163.15 meters, respectively. Middle Vaitarna also remains high at 99.64 per cent, while Tansa is at 99.50 per cent.
The combined storage of Upper Vaitarna, Tansa, and Middle Vaitarna totals 693,155 million litres, reflecting 99.79 per cent of full storage capacity.
Bhatsa, the largest contributor, has a storage of 709,081 million litres or 98.89 per cent of its capacity, with water levels at 141.78 meters. Vihar and Tulsi lakes are both at 100 per cent capacity, though Tulsi saw a slight drop in level (-0.11 mtrs) in the past 24 hours.
Rainfall in the lake catchment areas over the last 24 hours has been minimal, with only Upper Vaitarna (17 mm) and Tansa (2 mm) receiving notable rainfall. Other lakes like Bhatsa, Vihar, and Modak Sagar recorded little to no rain. The total rainfall recorded at Bhandup Complex for the day is 0.00 mm, with a cumulative total of 3,072.00 mm for the season.
All key dams have already started overflowing, with release dates ranging from mid-July to late August 2025. This includes Modak Sagar (overflowed on 9 July), Tansa (23 July), and Bhatsa and Vihar (18 August). Tulsi Lake started overflowing on 16 August, while Upper Vaitarna began release on 21 August 2025.
With water levels close to capacity and good seasonal rainfall, Mumbai`s reservoirs are well-prepared to meet the city`s water demands in the coming months.
