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Mumbai on Yellow Alert With Reservoirs at 96.7%

A Bay of Bengal low-pressure belt is driving showers that could trigger waterlogging during high tides.

Overview

  • BMC pegs combined storage at 96.72% on September 4, or 1,399,903 million litres, up from 96.33% a day earlier.
  • Modak Sagar, Tulsi and Vihar are at full capacity, while Tansa, Upper and Middle Vaitarna and Bhatsa each hold roughly 95% or more.
  • IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane and Palghar through September 5 with moderate to heavy rain likely.
  • Konkan districts Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are on an orange alert with very heavy showers possible at isolated locations.
  • Civic advisories urge caution during high tides as localized waterlogging and traffic slowdowns were reported on key routes.