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Mumbai's Water Reserves Rise to 88.40% After Heavy Rainfall
Mumbai's water reserves have increased to 88.40% of their total capacity because of heavy rainfall.
The seven main lakes that supply water to the city now have 12,79,534 million litres of water.
Some of these lakes, like Modak Sagar, Vihar, and Tulsi, are completely full.
Other lakes, like Tansa and Middle Vaitarna, are also very close to being full.
The heavy rain has helped fill these lakes, and some have even started overflowing.
This is good news because it means Mumbai will have enough drinking water for a long time.
Mumbai's water reserves have risen to 88.40% of total live storage capacity.
The seven reservoirs now hold 12,79,534 million litres of water.
Modak Sagar, Vihar, and Tulsi reservoirs are at 100% capacity.
Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas has significantly increased water levels.
Four reservoirs have started overflowing due to the heavy rainfall.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Hydraulic Engineer's Department
- What
- Mumbai's water reserves have risen to 88.40% of total live storage capacity due to heavy rainfall.
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- When
- Between 6 am on Sunday, July 26, and 6 am on Monday, July 27, 2026
- Why
- Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas has increased the water levels in the reservoirs.
Environmental Concerns
Water Supply Benefits
Impact of Heavy Rainfall
Environmental Concerns
Heavy rainfall can lead to flooding and potential damage to infrastructure.
Water Supply Benefits
Heavy rainfall significantly boosts water reserves, ensuring a stable water supply for the city.
Key facts
- Current Water Stock
- 88.40%
- Total Live Storage Capacity
- 14,47,363 million litres
- Current Water Stock
- 12,79,534 million litres
- Reservoirs at 100% Capacity
- Modak Sagar, Vihar, Tulsi
- Reservoirs Overflowing
- Vihar, Tulsi, Tansa, Modak Sagar
- Highest Rainfall in 24 Hours
- Middle Vaitarna (113 mm)
- Seasonal Rainfall at Bhandup Complex
- 2,246 mm








