Reservoirs Continue to Hold Healthy Water Levels
Mumbai’s drinking water reserves remained at comfortable levels on Tuesday, with the city’s seven reservoirs collectively holding 12,95,982 million litres of water, equivalent to 89.54 per cent of their total live storage capacity. Although the overall storage dipped marginally from the previous day’s level, officials said the water situation continues to remain stable as the monsoon persists.
The latest figures released by the Hydraulic Engineer’s Department indicate that the reservoirs continue to provide adequate water security for the city despite relatively light rainfall across the catchment areas over the past 24 hours.
Three Lakes at Full Capacity
Among Mumbai’s key water sources, Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi lakes remained completely full. Tansa stood at 99.14 per cent of its live storage capacity, while Middle Vaitarna recorded 91.05 per cent. Bhatsa, the city’s largest reservoir, reached 87.64 per cent, whereas Upper Vaitarna was at 80.53 per cent.
The four major reservoirs—Upper Vaitarna, Vaitarna, Tansa and Middle Vaitarna—together stored 6,31,808 million litres, accounting for 90.96 per cent of their combined live storage.
Light to Moderate Rainfall Recorded
Catchment areas received light to moderate rainfall during the last 24 hours. Upper Vaitarna recorded the highest rainfall at 63 mm, followed by Tansa (22 mm), Middle Vaitarna (21 mm) and Tulsi (21 mm). Bhatsa and Vihar each received 18 mm, while Modak Sagar recorded 14 mm of rainfall.
At the Bhandup Complex, which manages Mumbai’s water distribution system, 2 mm of rainfall was recorded during the period, taking the season’s cumulative rainfall to 2,372 mm.
Overflowing Lakes Boost Water Supply
Several reservoirs continue to overflow due to sustained monsoon rainfall. Vihar and Tulsi have been overflowing since July 7, Tansa Dam since July 22, and Modak Sagar since July 23, contributing additional inflows to Mumbai’s water supply network.
With reservoir storage remaining close to the 90 per cent mark and the monsoon season still underway, Mumbai’s drinking water supply is expected to remain secure in the coming weeks.
