Mumbai Water Stock Rises To 41.36%
Heavy rain fills seven lakes, Vihar and Tulsi overflow, 10% water cut continues
Mumbai's water stock has surged to 41.36% due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas, with the levels of seven lakes supplying water to the city increasing by 13% within 24 hours. As of Wednesday morning, the total water stock available for use is 5.98 lakh million litres. The satisfactory rainfall has brought some relief from the water crisis in Mumbai, which is currently under a 10% water cut.
The water levels in the seven lakes have increased significantly, with Upper Vaitarna at 20.66%, Modak Sagar at 72.14%, Tansa at 69.35%, Middle Vaitarna at 34.68%, Bhatsa at 35.59%, Vihar at 100%, and Tulsi at 100%. The overflow of Vihar and Tulsi lakes on Tuesday night has increased the water available for supply to Mumbai by around 40 days.
According to a senior officer from the BMC's hydraulic engineering department, there will be no relief from the ongoing 10% water cut in Mumbai as of now. The officer stated that the intensity of rainfall may decrease in the coming days and that the water cut implementation can only be reversed after all seven lakes overflow. The BMC will have to wait until the end of July to take a call on the water cut.
The increase in water stock is a welcome relief for Mumbai residents, who have been facing a water crisis due to low water levels in the summer. The BMC has been working to ensure a steady supply of water to the city, and the recent rainfall has helped to alleviate some of the pressure. However, the city will have to wait and see if the rainfall continues and if the water cut can be lifted.
The BMC has been monitoring the water levels in the lakes and has been providing updates on the situation. The corporation has also been working to ensure that the water supply to the city is not disrupted and that the residents have access to clean and safe drinking water.
The increase in water stock has also raised hopes that the water cut may be lifted soon, but the BMC is cautious and wants to wait until all seven lakes overflow before taking any decision. The city will have to wait and see how the situation develops in the coming days and weeks.
In the meantime, the BMC has advised residents to continue to use water judiciously and to report any leaks or wastage to the authorities. The corporation is also working to repair and maintain the water supply infrastructure to ensure that the water supply to the city is not disrupted.
The recent rainfall has brought some relief to the city, but the BMC is aware that the water crisis is not yet over and that more needs to be done to ensure a steady supply of water to the city. The corporation will continue to monitor the situation and work to ensure that the residents of Mumbai have access to clean and safe drinking water.
