Water Level In Mumbai Lakes Cross 2025 Level; Yet To Touch 90% Capacity

Mumbai lake levels edge closer to the 90% mark as three reservoirs overflow. Check today's storage, IMD forecast and water supply status.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a green alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Palghar, forecasting moderate rainfall and gusty winds over the next 24 hours.

Mumbai's reservoirs are now less than 12 percentage points away from full capacity after another day of strong monsoon inflows with three of the seven reservoirs are already overflowing, while Tansa is nearly full.

Mumbai and Thane remain under a yellow rain alert as the IMD forecasts continued heavy showers. No school holiday has been announced, with local authorities set to decide any closures based on weather conditions.

Mumbai's seven reservoirs reached 83.68% capacity after heavy rainfall, with three lakes overflowing as IMD forecasts more rain today.

Several parts of Mumbai, including Borivali, Chembur, Colaba, Mulund, Powai, Santacruz and Worli, are expected to experience a generally cloudy sky accompanied by heavy rain.

Among them, three lakes - Vihar, Tulsi, Modak Sagar - have reached their full capacity and continue to overflow.

Palghar district administration declared a holiday for schools and colleges on July 24 due to heavy rainfall warnings from the IMD, with students excused but staff required to assist in disaster management.

Palghar bore the brunt of torrential rainfall, with one person killed, 891 people rescued and around two lakh residents left without electricity

Mumbai rains continued to disrupt Western Railway services, with Vande Bharat, Karnavati Express and other Mumbai-Ahmedabad trains cancelled on Friday.

IMD's orange alert for heavy rain and strong winds in Thane and Palghar sparks speculation, but authorities have not announced any school holiday for Friday yet.

Mumbai's water stock rose to 69.74 per cent after continuous monsoon rain, with Modak Sagar becoming the fourth lake to overflow this season. Officials expect further rainfall to strengthen the city's drinking water reserves.

Heavy rain and strong winds caused severe traffic congestion across Thane and Bhiwandi, with waterlogging, a fallen tree and an overturned tanker disrupting movement. Authorities have advised motorists to avoid non-essential travel.

Heavy rain lashed across Mumbai's Metropolitan regions Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar, Palghar and adjoining areas over the next few hours.

The sharp rise in storage reduces the immediate risk of water shortages, though reservoir levels remain below those recorded at the same time last year.

Palghar district declares holiday for all schools and colleges on July 23 due to severe weather forecasts amid ongoing monsoon conditions.

IMD issued an orange alert for Palghar and Raigad, warning of heavy rainfall and winds up to 70 kmph, while Mumbai and Thane received a yellow alert for isolated heavy rain.

The BMC said Tansa Lake, which has a maximum storage capacity of 14,508 crore litres, was among the seven reservoirs that supply drinking water to the city and had started overflowing amid the ongoing spell of heavy rain.

Mumbai's drinking water reserves rose 4.15% in a day to nearly 62% capacity as heavy rain boosted inflows into the city's seven lakes.

Heavy rain disrupted rail services and caused waterlogging across parts of Maharashtra. IMD has issued yellow, orange and red alerts, while railway authorities advised passengers to expect delays and monitor travel updates.

Local authorities may suspend classes in the event of flooding, waterlogging, landslides, blocked roads, or any other situation.

IMD issues orange alert for Thane and Palghar with heavy rainfall and strong winds up to 60 kmph; Mumbai under yellow alert with isolated heavy rain and intermittent winds expected.

The water stock in these lakes stood at over 82% during the same period last year. However, slower monsoon activity this year has delayed the replenishment of reservoir levels.

The India Meteorological Department has issued orange alerts for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad due to expected heavy rainfall and winds up to 60 kmph.