Mumbai Water Reserves Dip to 88.40%

Mumbai's water stock stood at 88.40% on Saturday, August 8, recording a marginal decline from 88.50% a day earlier. The seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai currently have 12,793.97 million litres of useful live storage against a total live storage capacity of 14,47,363 million litres.

The Hydraulic Engineer's Department reported the decline in water stock. The overall water stock was recorded at 89.15% during the corresponding period in 2025, while it stood at 90.44% in 2024.

Among the seven reservoirs, Modak Sagar, Vihar, and Tulsi lakes have reached 100% of their useful live storage capacity. Tansa is at 98.65%, while Middle Vaitarna has reached 89.67% of its useful live storage. Upper Vaitarna stands at 80.14%, while Bhatsa has 85.93% of its useful live storage.

The report shows that the water level in Upper Vaitarna increased by 0.06 metres over the past 24 hours, while Modak Sagar and Tansa recorded no major change. Middle Vaitarna's level fell by 0.23 metres, while Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi also recorded marginal declines.

The Bhandup Complex recorded 8 mm of rainfall during the latest 24-hour period, taking its cumulative rainfall to 2,427 mm. Despite the ongoing monsoon, Mumbai's overall water stock has witnessed a marginal day-on-day decline.

Vihar and Tulsi lakes started overflowing on July 7, while Tansa began overflowing on July 22 and Modak Sagar on July 23. The release from Upper Vaitarna was stopped on July 6, while the Middle Vaitarna WSCPO gate was closed on July 6.

The marginal decline in water stock is a reminder of the importance of water conservation in Mumbai. The city's water supply is crucial for its residents, and any decline in water stock can have significant implications.

In conclusion, Mumbai's water reserves have dipped slightly to 88.40%, with the seven reservoirs holding 12,793.97 million litres of water. The city's water supply is a critical issue, and residents must be aware of the importance of water conservation.

The decline in water stock also highlights the need for efficient water management in Mumbai. The city's water supply system must be able to meet the demands of its growing population, while also ensuring that water is conserved and used efficiently.

Overall, the marginal decline in Mumbai's water stock is a reminder of the importance of water conservation and efficient water management in the city.