Mumbai’s drinking water reserves have received a major boost this monsoon, with the seven lakes supplying the city now holding 98% of their total storage capacity.

Civic officials have confirmed that the current stock is sufficient to meet the city’s water requirements until the next monsoon season. Among the reservoirs, Modak Sagar, Tulsi, and Vihar lakes have already reached 100% capacity, while Upper Vaitarna and Tansa are at 98%, Middle Vaitarna is at 97.40%, and Bhatsa is at 97.55%.

For Mumbai to maintain an uninterrupted water supply throughout the year, a combined stock of 14.47 lakh million litres (ML) is required by October 1. Currently, the collective stock stands at 14.18 lakh ML — slightly lower than last year’s 14.20 lakh ML but still a significant improvement over 2023, when storage levels were notably lower at 14 lakh ML.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) supplies 3,950 ML of water daily to the city and has assured that the present reserves will comfortably cover Mumbai’s needs for the next 358 days.