Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Mumbai Lakes Drop Below 10% Capacity, Water Reserves Tapped
Mumbai's water supply is getting low because the lakes that provide water are not full.
The water level in the lakes is less than 10% of what they should have.
The city will start using extra water saved for emergencies.
Last year, they had a similar problem and had to reduce the amount of water people used.
Experts say that this is normal for this time of year, and they hope the situation will improve soon.
Mumbai's seven lakes have water levels below 10% of capacity.
The BMC will start using reserve water from Monday.
Current water levels are similar to last year's.
A 10% water cut was implemented last year due to low levels.
Officials state low levels are typical for June.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
- What
- Water levels in Mumbai's supply lakes have dropped below 10% of total capacity.
- When
- As of Friday, the article's publication.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- The water levels are low as the monsoon season typically begins in July.
- Current Water Level
- 9.2%
- Total Capacity Needed
- 14.5 lakh million litres
- Lakes Supplying Water
- Tansa, Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Tulsi, Vihar, Upper Vaitarna, and Middle Vaitarna
- Largest Contributor
- Bhatsa Lake (over 50%)
- Last Year's Water Cut
- 10% water cut from June 5 to July 29, 2023
