Mumbai Water Stock Reaches 90.96%

Mumbai's water stock has increased to 90.96% of its total useful live storage capacity as of Thursday morning, due to continued monsoon activity.

The city's seven lakes collectively gained 10,214 million litres (ML) of water supply in 24 hours, according to the Hydraulic Engineer's Department's lake-level report.

The combined useful water stock stood at 13,16,578 ML against the total useful live storage capacity of 14,47,363 ML. This marks an increase of 0.70 percentage points in 24 hours, from 90.26% recorded a day earlier.

Among the major reservoirs, Upper Vaitarna stood at 82.32% of its useful live storage, while Modak Sagar was at 100%. Tansa was at 99.26% and Middle Vaitarna at 94.69%.

Bhatsa recorded 88.94% of its useful live storage, while Vihar and Tulsi were both at 100%. The report also recorded rainfall across several catchment areas over the past 24 hours, with Upper Vaitarna receiving 30 mm, Modak Sagar 19 mm, Tansa 25 mm, and Middle Vaitarna 11 mm.

Bhatsa recorded 24 mm, Vihar 31 mm, and Tulsi 23 mm of rainfall. The latest rise in storage comes as Mumbai continues to receive intermittent rainfall during the ongoing monsoon season.

Mumbai woke to light rain, overcast skies, and gusty winds on Friday after parts of the city received overnight showers. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued no rain alert for Friday or the weekend, but forecast moderate rainfall and occasional thundershowers.

Isolated areas may receive moderate to heavy showers, while wind speeds could reach 50-60 kmph during intense rain spells. The water stock increase is a positive sign for the city, which has been experiencing a good monsoon season so far.

The sufficient water supply will help the city meet its needs for the next few months. With the monsoon season expected to continue, the city's water stock is likely to increase further, providing relief to the citizens.

The increase in water stock is also a result of the effective management of the city's water resources by the authorities. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been working to ensure that the city's water needs are met, and the latest increase in water stock is a testament to their efforts.

In conclusion, the increase in Mumbai's water stock is a welcome development, and the city can expect a sufficient water supply for the next few months. The monsoon season is expected to continue, and the city's water stock is likely to increase further, providing relief to the citizens.