The city is likely to witness a high tide of 3.53 metres at 5.38 pm, followed by another high tide at 7.01 am on Friday, measuring 3.14 metres. Meanwhile, a low tide of 1.68 metres is expected at 12.20 am Friday, followed by another measuring 2.51 metres at 12.36 am
The next low tide, measuring 1.68 metres, is expected at 12.20 am on Friday. Representational pic
On Thursday, Mumbai is likely to experience a "generally cloudy sky with the possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall at isolated places across the city and suburbs", according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The city is likely to witness a high tide of 3.53 metres at 5.38 pm, followed by another high tide at 7.01 am on Friday, measuring 3.14 metres.
Meanwhile, a low tide of 1.68 metres is expected at 12.20 am Friday, followed by another measuring 2.51 metres at 12.36 am.
In the past 24 hours, starting at 8 am on Wednesday, the Island city received 21 mm of rainfall, followed by the eastern suburbs (33 mm) and the western suburbs (26 mm).
The consistent rainfall, coupled with rising tide levels, suggests a need for caution, especially in low-lying areas that are prone to flooding.
Lake levels in seven reservoirs supplying water to the city surge to 46.91 per cent
The water levels in lakes supplying drinking water to Mumbai have recorded a surge following the significant rainfall in their catchment areas. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data on Wednesday, the combined stock in the seven reservoirs that provide water to the city now stands at 46.91 per cent or 6,78,941 ml.
Among the individual lakes, Bhatsa holds the highest stock with 2,77,351 ML, followed by Upper Vaitarna with 1,42,253 ML, and Middle Vaitarna at 104,169 ML.
Modak Sagar and Tansa currently store 68,699 ML and 65,699 ML, respectively, while the smaller lakes Vehar and Tulsi have 11,771 ML and 3,324 ML in storage. The percentage of useful content is the highest in Middle Vaitarna at 53.83 per cent, followed by Upper Vaitarna at 62.65 per cent and Modak Sagar at 57.77 per cent.
In the past 24 hours, starting 8 am on Wednesday, the catchment areas in the Middle Vaitarna and Modak Sagar recorded the highest rainfall, 107 mm and 72 mm, respectively, followed by Bhatsa at 76 mm and Upper Vaitarna at 59 mm. The Tansa lake received 38 mm, while the smaller city lakes, Tulsi and Vihar, recorded 40 mm and 12 mm, respectively.
The Bhandup Complex, which manages water filtration and supply, recorded 39 mm of rainfall, with a cumulative total of 521 mm this season.
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