Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Mumbai's Water Stock Rises to 57.75% After Heavy Rain
Mumbai's water reserves have increased to 57.75% of their total capacity after heavy rainfall.
This is a big help for the city's water supply.
The largest lake, Bhatsa, now has 52.16% of its water capacity.
Two other lakes, Vihar and Tulsi, are completely full.
The rain has also brought the total rainfall at Bhandup Complex to 1,954 mm this monsoon season.
This is good news for Mumbai's water security.
Mumbai's water stock rose to 57.75% of total live storage capacity after heavy rainfall.
The increase was 3.70% in 24 hours, bringing the total water stock to 8,35,919 million litres.
Bhatsa Lake, Mumbai's largest drinking water source, is now at 52.16% of its capacity.
Vihar Lake and Tulsi Lake are both at 100% capacity.
Cumulative rainfall at Bhandup Complex has reached 1,954 mm this monsoon season.
- Who
- Mumbai's Hydraulic Engineer's Department
- What
- Increase in water stock due to heavy rainfall
- When
- Between 6 am on Tuesday, July 20, and 6 am on Tuesday, July 21
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Heavy rainfall in catchment areas boosted water reserves
Environmental Concerns
Water Security Benefits
Impact of Heavy Rainfall
Environmental Concerns
Heavy rainfall can lead to flooding and potential damage to infrastructure.
Water Security Benefits
Heavy rainfall significantly boosts water reserves, enhancing water security for the city.
- Current Water Stock
- 57.75% of total live storage capacity
- Total Live Storage Capacity
- 14,47,363 million litres
- Water Stock Increase
- 3.70% in 24 hours
- Bhatsa Lake
- 52.16% of live storage capacity
- Vihar Lake
- 100% full
- Tulsi Lake
- 100% full
- Cumulative Rainfall at Bhandup Complex
- 1,954 mm this monsoon season