3 weeks ago
Morbe Dam Storage Rises to 86.48%, 10% Water Cut Continues
There is a very big lake called Morbe Dam that gives drinking water to people in Navi Mumbai.
Earlier this year, the lake had very little water, so the city asked everyone to use 10% less water.
Now, after lots of rain, the lake is 86.48% full.
But the city says people still need to save water until the lake is completely full.
The area around the lake got 16.40 mm of rain in just one day.
Since June 1, it has rained 2,687.20 mm in the dam's catchment area.
To fill up completely, the dam needs about 3,500 to 3,800 mm of rain.
Some people who live in high places in Kharghar still do not get enough water because some water was sent to Taloja.
Officials say they will look at ending the water cut if the monsoon keeps bringing good rain.
Morbe Dam, Navi Mumbai's main drinking water source, has reached 86.48% storage after steady monsoon rainfall.
NMMC and CIDCO will continue the existing 10% water supply cut until the reservoir reaches full capacity.
The catchment received 16.40 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours; cumulative rainfall since June 1 is 2,687.20 mm.
The dam's water level stands at 85.27 metres against a full reservoir level of 88 metres.
Residents of higher-elevation sectors in Kharghar report inadequate supply, worsened by water diversion to Taloja.
- Who
- The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) and CIDCO
- What
- Morbe Dam's water storage rose to 86.48%, but a 10% water supply cut remains in place until the reservoir fills
- Where
- Navi Mumbai and the Morbe Dam catchment area
- When
- August 6, 2026, based on data released on Thursday
- Why
- Authorities are keeping the cut as a precautionary measure to ensure adequate drinking water availability throughout the year
Water Management Position
Residents' Concerns
Continuation of the 10% water cut
Water Management Position
NMMC and CIDCO say the cut must stay until Morbe Dam fills up to ensure adequate drinking water reserves for the whole year.
Residents' Concerns
Residents of Kharghar's higher-elevation sectors complain of inadequate supply and want the restrictions reviewed now that storage has improved.
Water diversion to Taloja
Water Management Position
CIDCO diverts water from Kharghar's main pipeline to Taloja to address needs in other areas.
Residents' Concerns
The diversion has further weakened supply to Kharghar Sectors 35-40 and the Swapnapurti housing project, which already receive less than their demand.
Key facts
- Water Storage
- 86.48%
- Water Level
- 85.27 metres (full reservoir level: 88 metres)
- Rainfall (Last 24 Hours)
- 16.40 mm
- Cumulative Rainfall Since June 1
- 2,687.20 mm
- Water Cut
- 10%, continuing until reservoir reaches full capacity
- Rainfall Needed to Fill Dam
- Approximately 3,500-3,800 mm
- Kharghar Supply
- Receives about 72 MLD against a daily demand of about 75 MLD
Quotes
NMMC official
Official from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation
“"If the monsoon continues to perform well and Morbe Dam reaches its full storage capacity, the administration will review the existing 10 per cent water cut. Until then, the restrictions will continue to ensure sustainable water management and adequate reserves for the months ahead."”
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