Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Mumbai Water Stock Rises to 70% After Heavy Rain
Mumbai has received a lot of rain recently, which has filled up the city's water lakes to nearly 70% of their total capacity.
This is good news because it means there will be enough water for everyone in the city.
Four of the seven lakes are even overflowing because of all the rain.
The lakes received different amounts of rain, with some getting as much as 230 mm.
The city's water control center has also received a lot of rain, totaling 2,116 mm so far this season.
This is great because it helps ensure that there will be enough water for everyone in Mumbai.
Mumbai's water reserves have reached 69.74% of their total live storage capacity due to heavy monsoon showers.
The combined stock in the seven lakes rose by 7.84 percentage points in 24 hours.
Four of the seven reservoirs—Modak Sagar, Vihar, Tulsi, and Tansa—are currently overflowing.
The catchment areas received substantial rainfall, with amounts varying from 103 mm to 230 mm.
The Bhandup Complex, which houses Mumbai's Master Control Centre for water supply operations, recorded 110 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours.
- Who
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Hydraulic Engineer's Department
- What
- Mumbai's water reserves have increased to 69.74% of their total live storage capacity due to heavy monsoon showers.
- When
- Between 6 am on Wednesday, July 22, and 6 am on Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Heavy monsoon showers boosted the water reserves in the seven lakes supplying drinking water to the city.
Environmental Concerns
Water Supply Benefits
Environmental Impact
Environmental Concerns
Heavy rainfall and overflowing lakes may lead to flooding and waterlogging in certain areas, causing inconvenience and potential damage.
Water Supply Benefits
The increased water stock in reservoirs ensures a stable water supply for the city, reducing the risk of water shortages during the monsoon season.
- Current Water Stock
- 69.74% of total live storage capacity
- Increase in 24 Hours
- 7.84 percentage points
- Total Water in Reservoirs
- 10,09,432 million litres
- Total Live Storage Capacity
- 14,47,363 million litres
- Overflowing Lakes
- Modak Sagar, Vihar, Tulsi, Tansa
- Rainfall in Catchment Areas
- Varies from 103 mm to 230 mm
- Cumulative Rainfall at Bhandup Complex
- 2,116 mm