After facing an acute water shortage last year, the lakes supplying water to the city have stock that will last until July end. As of Wednesday, the seven lakes together had 7.14 lakh million litres of water — 49 per cent of the total capacity.

During the same period last year, the lakes had only 5.42 lakh million litres (37 per cent) water. However, officials have asked citizens to use water judiciously. Though monsoon was delayed in 2019, it remained active for a long time, with there being showers even in December.