Mumbai Rains Boost Water Levels in City's Seven Reservoirs to 28.21%
Following recent heavy rainfall, the water levels in Mumbai's seven reservoirs have risen to 28.21%, providing a much-needed boost to the city's water supply. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has reported the current water stock in these crucial reservoirs, which are essential for the city's daily water needs.
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As per BMC records on Monday (June 23), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 4,08,299 million litres, which amounts to 28.21 per cent of their total capacity. The BMC supplies drinking water daily from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vihar, and Tulsi lakes.
Of these, Tansa has 9.99 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 44.78 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 26.47 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 33.35 per cent, Bhatsa 23.14 per cent, Vehar 39.71 per cent, Tansa 30.04 per cent, and Tulsi 38.48 per cent.
Lower (Modak Sagar), Middle, and Upper Vaitarna lakes, along with Tansa, supply water to the western suburbs from Dahisar Check Naka to Bandra and to the western parts of the city from Mahim to Malabar Hill. Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi together form the Bhatsa system. Water from this system is treated at the Panjarpur Water Treatment Plant and distributed to the eastern parts of Mumbai, covering the eastern suburbs from Mulund Check Naka to Sion and further to Mazagaon.
Meanwhile, Mumbai is expected to experience a generally cloudy sky with heavy rainfall predicted at a few locations across the city and its suburban areas, according to the latest forecast issued by the weather department. The high tide is expected at 10:23 AM with a height of 4.37 metres and again at 9:59 PM reaching 3.80 metres. The low tide will occur at 4:11 PM with a height of 2.00 metres, while the next low tide is expected at 4:20 AM on June 24, measuring 0.39 metres.
The average rainfall recorded between 8:00 AM on June 22 and 8:00 AM on June 23 was 3 mm in the city, 10 mm in the eastern suburbs, and 5 mm in the western suburbs. This rainfall has significantly contributed to the rise in water levels in the city's reservoirs, providing a much-needed boost to the water supply during the monsoon season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current combined water stock in Mumbai's seven reservoirs?
The current combined water stock in Mumbai's seven reservoirs is 4,08,299 million litres, which amounts to 28.21 per cent of their total capacity.
Which reservoir has the highest water stock percentage?
Modak Sagar has the highest water stock percentage at 44.78 per cent.
How does the water from the Bhatsa system get distributed?
Water from the Bhatsa system, which includes Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi lakes, is treated at the Panjarpur Water Treatment Plant and distributed to the eastern parts of Mumbai, covering the eastern suburbs from Mulund Check Naka to Sion and further to Mazagaon.
What is the weather forecast for Mumbai in the coming days?
Mumbai is expected to experience a generally cloudy sky with heavy rainfall predicted at a few locations across the city and its suburban areas. The high tide is expected at 10:23 AM with a height of 4.37 metres and again at 9:59 PM reaching 3.80 metres. The low tide will occur at 4:11 PM with a height of 2.00 metres, while the next low tide is expected at 4:20 AM on June 24, measuring 0.39 metres.
How has the recent rainfall affected the water levels in the reservoirs?
The recent rainfall has significantly contributed to the rise in water levels in the city's reservoirs, providing a much-needed boost to the water supply during the monsoon season.
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