Mumbai Lake Levels Reach 95.84% of Capacity With 13.87 Lakh ML Water Stock

Mumbai's seven key reservoirs recorded a combined water stock of 95.84 per cent as of 6 am on August 27, marking a marginal increase from 95.83 per cent recorded the previous day. The data was released in the latest report from the Hydraulic Engineer's Department.

According to civic data, the lakes collectively held 13,87,210 million litres (ML) of useful water against their total useful storage capacity of 14,47,363 ML. The current stock ensures a strong buffer for the city's water supply as the monsoon season continues.

Among the individual reservoirs, Vehar remained at 100 per cent of its useful storage capacity, holding 27,698 ML. Modak Sagar stood at 99.99 per cent with 1,28,910 ML of water. Tansa held 1,42,828 ML, standing at 98.45 per cent capacity, while Tulsi reached 98.53 per cent with 7,928 ML.

Middle Vaitarna recorded 1,88,376 ML, placing its storage at 97.34 per cent. Bhatsa, the largest reservoir supplying the city, held 6,87,681 ML, which corresponds to 95.91 per cent of its useful storage capacity. Upper Vaitarna continued to register the lowest level among the seven lakes, holding 2,03,789 ML, or 89.76 per cent of its total capacity.

Catchment areas witnessed varied rainfall over the 24-hour period. Tulsi received the highest rainfall among the lake areas at 16 mm, followed by Upper Vaitarna with 5 mm and Vehar with 4 mm. Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, and Bhatsa recorded 0 mm of rainfall. Meanwhile, the Bhandup Complex recorded 4 mm of rainfall during the period, bringing its seasonal total to 2,703 mm.

Earlier in the monsoon season, several lakes reached their full capacities and began overflowing. Vehar and Tulsi started overflowing on July 7, followed by Tansa on July 22 and Modak Sagar on July 23.