The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have risen following heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation`s (BMC) Mumbai rains data, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 99.14 per cent.
As per the BMC`s Mumbai rains data on Thursday (September 25), the collective water stock in these reservoirs is 14,34,949 million litres, which amounts to 99.14 per cent of their total capacity.
The BMC supplies drinking water daily from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi lakes.
Of these, Tansa has 98.53 per cent water stock, Modak Sagar 100 per cent, Middle Vaitarna 98.96 per cent, Upper Vaitarna 99.58 per cent, Bhatsa 98.62 per cent, Vehar 100 per cent and Tulsi 100 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 Mazgaon.
Meanwhile, Mumbai is expected to experience a partly cloudy sky along with moderate rain across the city and suburbs on Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department`s (IMD) latest Mumbai weather updates.
The IMD`s Santacruz observatory recorded a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 24.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Colaba observatory reported a high of 31.2 degrees Celsius and a low of 24.6 degrees Celsius, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates.
Commuters have been advised to keep rain gear handy as intermittent showers may disrupt movement in some areas.
As per tide forecasts, the city will witness a high tide at 13:29 hours with a height of 3.90 meters, followed by a low tide at 19:28 hours measuring 0.70 meters. On the following day, September 26, a high tide of 4.09 meters is expected at 02:06 hours, while the low tide is likely at 07:41 hours with a height of 1.76 meters, as per the latest Mumbai weather updates.
The IMD has urged citizens to remain cautious and plan travel accordingly.
