The water level in Mumbai lakes has reached nearly 68% of their total capacity, with 9,82,413 million liters of water present out of a total capacity of 14,47,363 million liters.
The seven main lakes supplying water to Mumbai are experiencing a surge in storage levels due to heavy rainfall, with Middle Vaitarna and Modak Sagar lakes at the highest capacities.
IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai till July 10, with expectations of moderate to heavy rainfall and some areas likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall on July 8 and 9.
With more rainfall predicted, the water levels in the lakes are anticipated to rise further in the upcoming days.