Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Jul 15: Mumbai’s drinking water reserves have surged significantly following persistent heavy rainfall in the catchment areas of the city's key reservoirs. According to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday, the collective water stock in the seven lakes that supply the city has reached 78.30 per cent of total capacity.

The current stock stands at 11,33,347 million litres, offering considerable relief as the city enters the peak monsoon season.

Among the reservoirs, Modak Sagar is already brimming at 100 per cent, followed by Middle Vaitarna at 94.16 per cent, Tansa at 84.41 per cent, and Upper Vaitarna at 77.51 per cent. Bhatsa holds 70.51 per cent, while Vihar and Tulsi are at 50.57 and 52.01 per cent respectively.

Water from Tansa, the Vaitarna system, and Modak Sagar caters to the western suburbs—from Dahisar Check Naka to Bandra—and parts of south Mumbai, including Mahim to Malabar Hill. The Bhatsa system, which includes Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi lakes, supplies water to the eastern suburbs from Mulund Check Naka to Sion and Mazagaon via the Panjarpur Treatment Plant.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a cloudy sky with intermittent light to moderate showers across the city and suburbs. Short spells of reduced visibility and minor waterlogging in low-lying areas are likely. Commuters have been advised to travel with caution.

Santacruz observatory recorded temperatures between 24.9°C and 29.6°C, while Colaba saw a range from 25°C to 29°C. Tidal movements remain significant with a 4.41-meter high tide expected around 3:03 PM today and a low tide at 9:11 pm.

In the early hours of Wednesday (July 16), another high tide of 3.81 meters is expected at 3:19 am, followed by a low tide at 8:53 am. Coastal residents and fisherfolk have been urged to remain alert and follow official advisories.