Mumbai's Water Security Strengthened: Reservoirs Near Full Capacity Amid Heavy Rainfall
Mumbai's water reservoirs have reached a remarkable 98.15% of their total capacity, according to data released by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday. This significant rise in water levels, fueled by continuous heavy rains, ensures a robust water supply for the city, which relies on these reservoirs for drinking water. The seven key lakes—Tulsi, Tansa, Vihar, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna—now collectively hold 14.2 million litres of water.

Several of these lakes have begun overflowing, a clear indication of the ample water stock. Notably, Middle Vaitarna started overflowing on July 4, followed by Lakes Vihar and Modak Sagar on July 25. Tansa Lake, a crucial reservoir located in the Shahpur region of Thane, began overflowing on July 24, further boosting the city's water reserves by extending the supply duration by 17 days in a single day. Tansa alone contributes around 400 million gallons of water daily to Mumbai.

Tulsi Lake, one of two reservoirs that directly feed water into the BMC's system, overflowed on July 20, mirroring a similar event from the previous year. Vihar and Tulsi Lakes are currently at 100% capacity, while Modak Sagar is nearly full at 99.99%, and Tansa holds 99.18%. Other reservoirs, including Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, and Bhatsa, also report near-full levels of 98.51%, 97.74%, and 97.51%, respectively.

This surge in water stock is a direct result of the persistent monsoon rains, ensuring the city's water security for the foreseeable future. With reservoirs brimming, Mumbai's water supply remains stable, offering relief and sustainability in the coming months.