Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Mumbai’s Seven Lakes Reach 96.61% Capacity Amid Monsoon Showers
Mumbai gets much of its water from seven lakes.
On September 13, those lakes were almost completely full.
Together, they held 96.61% of their available water-storage capacity.
The lakes contained more than 1.39 trillion litres of useful water.
Vehar Lake was completely full.
Several lakes overflowed during heavy monsoon rain in July.
More rain was expected in Mumbai and nearby areas over the weekend.
This means the city had a strong water supply position at the time of the report.
Mumbai’s seven water-supply lakes held 96.61% of their total live storage capacity as of 6 a.m. on September 13.
The lakes contained 1,398,318 million litres of useful water against a combined live storage capacity of 1,447,363 million litres.
Vehar was full, while Tansa and Bhatsa stood at 98.85% and 97.82%, respectively.
Several lakes and dams, including Vehar, Tulsi, Tansa and Modak Sagar, overflowed in July.
The India Meteorological Department forecast light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in Mumbai and nearby areas over the weekend.
- Who
- Mumbai and the seven lakes that supply its water, as reported by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s Hydraulic Engineer’s Department.
- What
- The city’s combined lake water stock reached 96.61% of live storage capacity.
- When
- As of 6 a.m. on September 13; the report describes the date as Sunday.
- Where
- The seven lakes supplying Mumbai and surrounding areas forecast to receive rain.
- Why
- The water levels remained high following substantial monsoon rainfall, particularly during June and July.
- Overall water stock
- 96.61%
- Useful water content
- 1,398,318 million litres
- Total live storage capacity
- 1,447,363 million litres
- Full lake
- Vehar was at 100%
- Highest other level
- Tansa was at 98.85%
- July overflow
- Vehar, Tulsi, Tansa and Modak Sagar overflowed on dates between July 7 and July 23
- Weather forecast
- Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms were forecast in parts of Mumbai and nearby areas