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Mumbai Reservoirs Reach 99.67% Capacity as IMD Flags Continued Showers

Catchment downpours refilled the lakes, prompting vigilance over tide-linked waterlogging.

Overview

  • BMC reported the seven supply reservoirs at 99.67% on September 20, holding 1,426,642 million litres in total.
  • Several lakes are at or near full capacity, including Bhatsa and Vehar at 100% and Tulsi at about 99.87%, with the remaining reservoirs above 98.9%.
  • The IMD issued a yellow alert for Mumbai and nearby districts, with forecasts indicating light to moderate rain and isolated thunderstorms over the coming days, including outlooks extending to September 25.
  • Santacruz logged about 60 mm of rain during a Friday spell and has recorded 393 mm so far this month, exceeding the September climatological average, while Colaba saw much lower daily totals.
  • Two high tides today are expected to peak near 4.28 m late morning and 4.03 m near midnight, raising the risk of coastal waterlogging as reports note localized flooding and traffic disruptions.