Mumbai Rains: Water Levels in Lakes Near 90 Percent, IMD Issues Orange Alert
Mumbai Rains have turned the city into a monsoon marvel this July, filling up its crucial water reservoirs to nearly 90% capacity—and there’s more rain on the horizon.
As the skies opened up with a relentless downpour, the lakes that supply water to Mumbai surged with increasing levels. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced that the seven major lakes that quench the city’s thirst—Bhatsa, Modak Sagar, Upper Vaitarna, Tansa, Vehar, Tulsi, and Middle Vaitarna—were filled to 87.21% of their combined storage capacity as of Friday morning. That’s 12.62 lakh million litres out of a total 14.47 lakh million litres.
What makes this year’s situation particularly encouraging is that, compared to last year’s 66% around this time, the lakes are on track to hit 100% storage much earlier. In 2024, full storage was only achieved by September 29. But 2025’s monsoon magic has accelerated the pace dramatically.
Already, Modak Sagar and Tansa lakes are brimming, while Middle Vaitarna is next in line with a stunning 92.6% storage level. Upper Vaitarna is catching up at 77%, followed by Bhatsa at 85%, Tulsi at 63%, and Vehar at 61%.
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🚨 IMD’s Orange Alert & Weather Warnings
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for July 25, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in Mumbai. This alert is a heads-up to “be prepared” and comes right after days of steady rain that soaked the city and its outskirts.
The forecast isn’t slowing down:
- July 25: Orange alert – Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected at isolated places
- July 26: Yellow alert – Expect scattered showers across the city
- July 27-28: Moderate rain will likely continue
Adding to the weather worries are high tide warnings, with 4.66 meters at 12:40 p.m. on July 25, followed by a low tide at 6:46 p.m. The tide schedule continues with another 4.08 meters high tide expected around 12:35 a.m. on July 26.
🚗 City Life Disrupted
The continuous rains led to waterlogging in areas like Andheri Subway, causing long traffic snarls along the Eastern and Western Express Highways. Despite these interruptions, no major injuries or damages have been reported.
Visuals from different parts of the city flooded social media, giving a real-time look at how Mumbaikars were coping. Here’s a glimpse from Bandra Kurla Complex:
🌧️ The Monsoon Across India
The IMD’s red alert didn’t just apply to Mumbai. Heavy to extremely heavy rains are hitting:
- Odisha (July 25)
- Chhattisgarh (July 25 & 26)
- Madhya Pradesh (July 26 & 27)
- Konkan, Vidarbha, Gangetic West Bengal (July 25)
In fact, states like West Bengal, Goa, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha are all bracing for a continued wet spell. Even states in the northwest, including Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Haryana, are forecasted to receive heavy rain in the coming days.
For updates on rainfall zones and forecasts, check IMD’s official alert here:
Curious about how the rains are impacting Mumbai minute by minute? BMC’s official X handles are your best bet:
🌊 Lakes Swelling With Relief
For a city where water scarcity looms large during the summer, this monsoon has brought immense relief. With most reservoirs near or at capacity, Mumbai residents are unlikely to face water shortages next year.
In fact, the mood around these full lakes is hopeful—especially when you consider the increasing demands of a growing metropolis like Mumbai.
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🔍 Why This Matters
From weather alerts to reservoir levels and traffic impacts to broader national rainfall patterns, Mumbai Rains have become a symbol of India’s complex monsoon dependence. The city watches the skies not just with umbrellas, but with calculators—counting litres, tides, and forecasts.
While it’s raining data and droplets, let’s just hope the infrastructure holds up and the skies continue to bless the lakes—but spare the roads.
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