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Mumbai on Yellow Alert as Reservoirs Near Full and High Tides Raise Flood Risk

Forecasters expect heavier rain through Friday, prompting caution during high tides.

Overview

  • BMC reports combined storage at 96.72% (1,399,903 million litres) on September 4, and officials say supplies are comfortably placed for the year.
  • Tulsi and Vihar/Vehar are at 100% with Modak Sagar at 99.99%, while Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Upper Vaitarna and Bhatsa remain in the mid-to-high 90s.
  • IMD maintains a yellow alert for Mumbai through September 5, with warnings of moderate to heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
  • Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are under an orange alert, with the weather bureau warning of very heavy showers in isolated areas.
  • High tides of 3.66 m at 10:05 am and 3.17 m at 9:52 pm today heighten waterlogging risk, and authorities advise caution as some routes report traffic disruptions.