Mumbai's Water Woes Eased as Middle Vaitarna Dam Reaches Full Capacity
Mumbai's Middle Vaitarna dam, one of the city's main drinking water sources, has reached its full capacity, bringing relief to the city's water crisis.
Mumbai Water CrisisMiddle Vaitarna DamBrihanmumbai Municipal CorporationBmcWater ScarcityReal Estate MumbaiAug 04, 2024
The dam's full capacity is a result of persistent rainfall in the catchment areas, which has significantly elevated the water levels. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) confirmed the development, bringing relief to the city's residents who have been facing water scarcity issues.
With the dam's full capacity, the civic body has announced the withdrawal of a 10 per cent water cut that had been imposed across the city. The move is expected to provide relief to the city's residents, who have been struggling with water scarcity issues.
The seven reservoirs in the city have a collective storage capacity of 1,44,736 crore litres, with 89.10 per cent filled, according to the BMC official. The full capacity of the Middle Vaitarna dam is a significant development, as it will help meet the city's drinking water needs.
The BMC has been working to address the city's water crisis, and the full capacity of the Middle Vaitarna dam is a major achievement in this direction. The civic body has been implementing various measures to conserve water and ensure adequate supply to the city's residents.
The news has brought relief to the city's residents, who have been struggling with water scarcity issues. The full capacity of the Middle Vaitarna dam is a significant achievement, and it is expected to provide relief to the city's residents in the coming days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the Middle Vaitarna dam?
The Middle Vaitarna dam has reached its full capacity on Sunday morning.
What is the impact of the dam's full capacity on the city's water crisis?
The full capacity of the dam is expected to ease the city's water crisis, and the BMC has announced the withdrawal of a 10 per cent water cut that had been imposed across the city.
What is the collective storage capacity of the seven reservoirs in the city?
The seven reservoirs have a collective storage capacity of 1,44,736 crore litres, with 89.10 per cent filled.
How many dams out of seven have reached full capacity?
Five dams, including Tulsi, Vihar, Modak Sagar, Tansa, and Middle Vaitarna, have reached full capacity.
What measures is the BMC taking to address the city's water crisis?
The BMC has been implementing various measures to conserve water and ensure adequate supply to the city's residents.
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