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Mumbai’s Lake Stocks Surge to 25% Capacity as Early Monsoon Boosts Water Reserves

The early southwest monsoon has nearly doubled reservoir levels by filling catchments across seven lakes

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Water Level Mumbai Lakes
Mumbai's lake level (Image: Canva)
Water Level In Mumbai Lakes

Overview

  • Water stock rose from 13.18% on June 19 to 25.17% on June 20, reaching 364,233 million litres of the 14.47 lakh million litre capacity
  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation delivers about 3,950 ML of water daily and estimates current reserves will meet demand for roughly 30 days
  • The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall in Goa, Konkan and central Maharashtra through June 25, likely driving further gains
  • Nearly 34% of Mumbai’s daily supply is lost to theft and leakages, underscoring ongoing infrastructure challenges
  • Current levels far exceed last year’s 5.32% and last week’s 9.78%, prompting officials to rule out water cuts