The continuous showers over the last three days have not only brought relief from humidity for Mumbai but also added 30,000 million litres water in the lakes



Tulsi Lake was the first to start overflowing this year on July 19

The continuous showers over the last three days have not only brought relief from humidity but also added 30,000 million litres water in the lakes. According to a BMC report, all seven lakes, which supply water to Mumbai, have reached 99% of their full capacity. This means the city will have more than enough water till next monsoon.

With the 14,31,154 million litres (ML) of water in stock on Monday, the BMC can supply water without any cut for next 381 days. For the first time, Bhatsa and Upper Vaitarna have also reached full supply level.

At this time last year, 1.004 lakh ML water was available in the lakes. A senior official from water department said, “If we compare current stock with data from the last five years, then we have the highest amount of water stored this time. Except for Bhatsa and Upper Vaitarna, all other lakes have reached the overflow mark.” Tulsi Lake was the first to start overflowing on July 19, after which Vihar and Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna reached overflow status in August.

Close to overflowing

Chief hydraulic engineer, Ashok Tawadia requested people not to waste water. “With the rain over the last three days, we have enough water for the next one year. A final calculation for water stock will be done on October 1. However, I want to appeal to people not to waste water,” said Tawadia.