21 July,2023 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Tulsi Lake, located in Mumbai suburbs, began overflowing at 1.28 am on Wednesday
Although Tulsi Lake has overflowed, there has been only a marginal rise in water stock across all lakes. As of Thursday morning, the water stock stands at 5.73 lakh million litres, which is 39.61 per cent of the total capacity of the seven lakes, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data.
While several areas in the Thane district experienced heavy rainfall and waterlogging issues in the last two days, there has been insufficient rain in the catchment area. BMC officials remain optimistic about upcoming rainfall and hope for improvement in water levels.
Currently, a 10 per cent water cut is in effect, with the BMC closely monitoring the water stock. A meeting by the hydraulic department is scheduled at the end of the month to decide on either increasing the water cut or potentially cancelling it if there is sufficient water stock.
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Tulsi Lake, located in the suburbs, began overflowing at 1.28 am on Wednesday. This is the second time it has overflowed in 2022, the previous occurrence being on July 16.