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Morbe Dam Storage Rises to 86.48%, 10% Water Cut Continues

Morbe Dam Storage Rises to 86.48%, 10% Water Cut Continues
Navi Mumbai: Morbe Dam Storage Reaches 86.48 Per Cent, 10 Pc Water Cut To Continue Until Reservoir Fills · freepressjournal.in

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.

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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