Overview

• Mumbai’s seven lakes hold 96.51% of capacity, or 13,96,901 million litres, as of August 29, according to BMC data.
• Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi are at 100% while Tansa is at 98.57%, Upper Vaitarna at 96.60%, Middle Vaitarna at 95.85% and Bhatsa at 95.45%.
• The IMD upgraded Mumbai, Thane and Raigad to an orange alert with a nowcast warning for heavy rain, thunder, lightning and gusty winds, urging precautions in low-lying areas.
• In the 24 hours to 8 am Friday, the city recorded up to 20.36 mm of rain, and officials flagged high-tide hours for added flood risk.
• Forecasts indicate heavy to very heavy rain over Konkan, Goa and parts of Maharashtra through August 30, with wider West India warnings and marine advisories for fishermen through early September.