Mumbai Water Cut Revoked: BMC Lifts 10% Cut in Supply After Water Stocks in 7 Lakes Cross 70% Mark
The BMC has lifted the 10% water cut in Mumbai on Sunday, July 28 after water levels in the city’s seven lakes surpassed 70%. The improved supply levels have eased restrictions on water usage.
Mumbai, July 30: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) revoked water cut restrictions on Sunday, July 28, following a significant improvement in the water levels of Mumbai's lakes. Initially imposed on May 30 with a 5% reduction, the water cut was escalated to 10% on June 5 as water levels fell below the 5% threshold. However, as of Monday, July 29, the water stock in the city's seven key lakes has surged to a reassuring 73%, prompting the BMC to lift the restrictions and restore more normal water usage for residents.
"Since rainfall activities have intensified in the catchment areas, we expect the lakes to reach full capacity this season. The water cut has been withdrawn in consultation with weather officials who have predicted that intense rainfall activity will continue throughout the season in the catchment areas," a BMC official said, as per a report by the Indian Express. Mumbai Rains lead to a rise in water levels in lakes; a 10% water cut continues.
Report of Water Stock in the Seven Lakes
The combined water stock in Mumbai's lakes has risen to 73%, with Tulsi, Vihar, Tansa, and Modak Sagar lakes reaching full capacity. Bhatsa and Middle Vaitarna lakes have surpassed 70% of their storage limits, while Upper Vaitarna remains under 50% capacity. This substantial increase in water levels across most lakes has prompted the BMC to lift the water cut restrictions, ensuring a more stable water supply for the city. Mumbai Rains: 4 out of 7 lakes that supply water to the city are overflowing. After incessant rainfall, water stocks surged to nearly 67%.
For the third consecutive year, Mumbai faced a 10% water cut during the rainy season. According to sources from the civic body, each percentage point of water stock corresponds to approximately three days of water usage for the city.
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