Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 24: In a major relief for Mumbai residents, water levels in the city’s seven key lakes have surged past the 87 percent mark, thanks to continuous downpour over the past few days. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Tansa lake has become the second reservoir to overflow this monsoon, after Modak Sagar reached capacity earlier.

As per the latest data released on Thursday, the collective water stock now stands at 87.24 percent, holding 12,62,652 million litres out of a total usable capacity of 14,47,363 million litres.

Tansa lake, with a full storage capacity of 14,55,080 million litres, began overflowing after receiving consistent rainfall, marking a crucial milestone in Mumbai’s water security this season.

The seven lakes that provide drinking water to Mumbai — Modak Sagar, Tansa, Bhatsa, Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, Vehar, and Tulsi — have all recorded significant gains in water levels. Notably, Middle Vaitarna is now holding 93.41 percent of its capacity (1,80,769 million litres), while Bhatsa has reached 85 percent and Upper Vaitarna 76.6 percent. Vehar and Tulsi are also showing strong reserves, each above 60 percent.

The boost in water reserves follows three consecutive days of heavy rainfall across Mumbai, with more than 100 mm recorded on both Monday and Tuesday, and further downpour on Wednesday. Rainfall over the last 24 hours ranged between 19 mm and 110 mm across the lake zones, further enhancing the overall storage.

With more showers predicted in the coming days, civic authorities are optimistic that the lakes will reach full capacity soon, ensuring adequate water supply for the metropolis in the months ahead