Mumbai Water Stock Reaches 92% After Pipeline Repair

Mumbai's water stock has risen to 92% after the repair of a water pipeline that leaked on August 15. The city's seven lakes are now holding sufficient water to meet Mumbai's requirements, with water supply expected to resume smoothly in phases.

The repair work on the pipeline was completed on Saturday, August 15, at 5 pm. Following the repair, the water stock in the lakes increased, with the combined useful water stock standing at 13,34,979 million litres (ML) against the total useful live storage capacity of 14,47,363 ML.

The Hydraulic Engineer's Department's lake-level report showed that the water stock had reached 92.24%. The report also stated that among the major reservoirs, Upper Vaitarna was at 83.20% of its useful live storage, while Modak Sagar was at 100%. Tansa was at 99.26% and Middle Vaitarna at 96.95%. Bhatsa recorded 90.62%, while Vihar and Tulsi were both at 100%.

The report also mentioned that Vihar, Tulsi, Tansa, and Modak Sagar dams had started overflowing earlier in July. The latest rise in water storage comes as Mumbai continues to receive intermittent rainfall during the ongoing monsoon season, providing relief from concerns over water scarcity.

Over the past 24 hours, Upper Vaitarna received 32 mm of rainfall, Modak Sagar 44 mm, Tansa 22 mm, and Middle Vaitarna 26 mm. Meanwhile, Bhatsa recorded 5 mm, Vihar 24 mm, and Tulsi 39 mm of rainfall.

The increase in water stock is expected to provide relief to the city's residents, who have been facing water cuts due to the pipeline leak. The BMC has retained a 10% water cut, but with the water stock rising, it is expected that the water supply will resume to normal levels soon.

The seven lakes that supply water to Mumbai are capable of holding enough water to meet the city's requirements for 323 days. The rise in water stock is a welcome relief for the city, which has been experiencing water scarcity in recent years.

The BMC has been working to repair and maintain the city's water infrastructure, including the pipelines and lakes. The repair of the pipeline leak is a significant step towards ensuring a steady water supply to the city.

In conclusion, the rise in Mumbai's water stock to 92% is a positive development for the city, which has been facing water scarcity concerns. With the water supply expected to resume in phases, residents can expect a steady and reliable water supply in the coming days.