Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Mumbai Lakes Near Full Capacity Amidst Heavy Rainfall
Mumbai's lakes, which provide the city with water, are almost full thanks to heavy rain.
Some lakes are already overflowing.
This means Mumbai will have plenty of water for the next year.
The water levels are much better than they were in the last couple of years.
The city is keeping an eye on the water levels and managing the excess water to prevent flooding.
Mumbai's seven lakes are nearly 89% full, improving water security.
Tansa and Modak Sagar lakes have begun to overflow due to heavy rainfall.
This year's lake levels are significantly higher than in 2024 and 2023.
Bhatsa Lake, the largest reservoir, is at 87% capacity.
The BMC assures that Mumbai's water supply is secure for the coming year.
- Who
- BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation).
- What
- Mumbai's lakes are nearing full capacity due to heavy rainfall, improving water supply.
- When
- As of July 26, 2025.
- Where
- Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Continuous heavy rainfall has increased water levels in the lakes, ensuring water security for Mumbai.
- Total Lake Capacity
- 14.47 lakh ML
- Current Water Content
- 12.85 lakh ML
- Percentage Full
- 88.81%
- Overflowing Lakes
- Modak Sagar, Tansa
- Bhatsa Lake Capacity
- 87%
- Bhandup Complex Rainfall (July 25)
- 132 mm
- Bhandup Complex Total Monsoon Rainfall
- 1176 mm
Sources
Mumbai Rains: Red Alert! Heavy downpour lashes Maharashtra capital, BMC warns of high tides
IMD issues heavy rains alert for Konkan, hilly areas of Pune, Nashik, Satara
Mumbai Weather: IMD Issues Red And Orange Alert Across Maharashtra, Schools Shut In Palghar
