Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Mumbai Water Stock Drops Despite Early Monsoon, Raising Concerns
Mumbai is facing a water shortage even though the monsoon arrived early.
The lakes that supply water to the city are very low.
The city might run out of water in a month.
City officials are planning to use backup water supplies.
They are also hoping it will rain soon to fill up the lakes.
The city loses a lot of water due to leaks.
The government is also working on long term projects to increase water sources.
Mumbai's water levels have dropped to 9.5% despite the early monsoon arrival.
The BMC will draw from reserved stock to manage the water shortfall.
The city currently relies on rainfall, with no alternative plans for a crisis.
Water supply is expected to last for 34 days, with 34% daily loss due to leakages.
The weather bureau predicts above-average rainfall, and officials are hopeful.
- Who
- Mumbai city and its residents; the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation).
- What
- Mumbai's water levels have dropped to 9.5% despite the early monsoon, raising concerns about supply.
- When
- As of Thursday, water stock was at 9.50%. The monsoon arrived on May 26, the earliest onset in 75 years.
- Where
- Mumbai, specifically the seven lakes that supply the city's water.
- Why
- Despite an early monsoon, there hasn't been enough rainfall in the catchment areas to replenish the water supply.
Official's Outlook
Public's Perspective
Dependence on Rainfall
Official's Outlook
BMC has initiated long-term projects as alternative water sources, but they are not complete.
Public's Perspective
Reliance solely on monsoon rains causes uncertainty in water availability for the city.
- Current Water Stock
- 9.50%
- Water Supply Days Left
- 34 days
- Daily Water Supply
- 3,950 ML
- Water Loss Due to Leakage
- 34%
- 2024 Water Stock
- 5.54%
- 2023 Water Stock
- 9.73%