Water Levels in Mumbai’s Lakes Rise to 88.70% After Heavy Rain in Catchment Zones
Mumbai, 1st August 2025: Continuous rainfall in catchment regions has significantly boosted water reserves in the seven lakes that supply drinking water to Mumbai. As per the latest data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the total water storage has reached 88.70% of the overall capacity, translating to approximately 12.81 lakh million litres.
The lakes, Modak Sagar (100%), Tansa (98.29%), Middle Vaitarna (96.17%), Upper Vaitarna (82.32%), Bhatsa (85.43%), Tulsi (83.97%), and Vehar (72.08%), are showing strong levels that promise sufficient supply in the coming weeks.
The western suburbs of the city, stretching from Dahisar Check Naka to Bandra and from Mahim to Malabar Hill, are served by Tansa, Modak Sagar, and the Vaitarna lakes. Meanwhile, the eastern suburbs, covering areas from Mulund to Mazgaon, receive water from Bhatsa, Tulsi, and Vehar, which are collectively processed at the Panjarpur Water Treatment Plant.
In weather-related updates, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rainfall across the city and suburbs today. The Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 30.4°C and a minimum of 26.9°C, while Colaba registered 29.6°C and 26.5°C, respectively.
Tide Timings:
– 1st August: High tide at 4:27 PM (3.44 meters), low tide at 10:49 PM (1.57 meters)
– 2nd August: High tide at 5:36 AM (3.18 meters), low tide at 11:14 AM (2.59 meters)
Civic officials have urged residents in flood-prone and coastal areas to stay alert, especially during high tide hours, and follow safety instructions as needed.
