Archive · 5 Sep 2026
Mumbai Sees Light Rain as Lakes Near Full Capacity
Mumbai had cloudy weather and some light rain on September 5.
This happened because monsoon conditions were continuing.
The seven lakes that supply the city held almost 96% of their useful water capacity.
Vehar lake was completely full.
Several other lakes were also more than 97% full.
High tides were expected on the evening of September 5 and the morning of September 6.
Rain combined with high tides can cause waterlogging in low-lying places.
The BMC asked people to stay alert and call 1916 during emergencies.
Mumbai had cloudy skies and intermittent light rain on September 5 under continuing monsoon conditions.
The seven reservoirs supplying Mumbai held 95.89% of their useful live storage as of 6 am.
Vehar was full, while Modak Sagar, Tansa and Middle Vaitarna each held more than 97%.
A 3.12-metre high tide was expected at 5:11 pm on September 5.
The BMC urged residents to monitor updates, especially in low-lying areas vulnerable to waterlogging.
- Who
- Mumbai residents and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation were involved in the weather and civic update.
- What
- The city experienced cloudy skies and light rain while its seven water-supply reservoirs held 95.89% capacity; tide timings were also issued.
- When
- September 5, with additional tide timings provided for September 6.
- Where
- Mumbai, its water-supply reservoirs and coastline.
- Why
- Monsoon rain, high reservoir levels and approaching high tides could increase waterlogging risks in low-lying areas.
- Reservoir storage
- The seven reservoirs held 95.89% of useful live storage as of 6 am on September 5.
- Total useful water
- Combined useful content was approximately 1,387,839 million litres.
- Full reservoir
- Vehar was at 100% of useful storage capacity.
- Largest water source
- Bhatsa was at 95.98% and was identified as Mumbai’s largest water source.
- September 5 high tide
- A 3.12-metre high tide was expected at 5:11 pm.
- September 6 high tide
- A 3.51-metre high tide was expected at 7:55 am.
- Emergency helpline
- Residents can contact the civic body at 1916 for emergencies.