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Mumbai’s Seven Reservoirs Near Full Capacity at 99.67% as September Rains Persist

IMD flags light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorms, heightening tide‑linked waterlogging risk.

Overview

  • BMC reported combined storage in the seven drinking-water reservoirs at 99.67% on September 20, up from 99.32% a day earlier.
  • Lake readings show Bhatsa and Vehar at 100% with Tulsi, Modak Sagar, Upper and Middle Vaitarna, and Tansa all near full.
  • IMD maintained a yellow alert with forecasts for intermittent showers and possible thunderstorms over Mumbai and its suburbs.
  • Authorities warned that high-tide windows could aggravate localized flooding where rain coincides with peak sea levels.
  • Rainfall has been highly uneven across the city, with Santacruz recording 60 mm on Friday and 393 mm so far this month, exceeding its September average.