Finally, there is a ray of hope for Mumbai’s water supply. The largest dam, Bhatsa, which provides 50 per cent of the city’s water, received heavy rainfall, with 237 mm falling in a single day, significantly raising the lake’s water level. Tansa also registered over 120 mm of rainfall, collectively increasing the water stock to last for at least 12 days. 

The water levels are expected to rise further due to percolation in the coming days. Since the first week of June, the BMC has been drawing water from Bhatsa and Upper Vaitarna, causing the lake levels to drop to their lowest drawable levels (LDL).