Mumbai weather update: Possibility of light to moderate rainfall; high tide alert

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At 08:00 hrs today, the weather forecast for Mumbai indicates light to moderate rain in the city and suburbs. Residents are advised to be prepared for wet conditions and exercise caution while commuting.

The tide timings for today are as follows:

High Tide:

11:46 hrs: 4.58 meters
23:43 hrs: 4.06 meters

During high tide, there is a possibility of increased water levels in coastal areas, which may result in waterlogging in low-lying regions. Citizens residing near the coastline are urged to stay alert and avoid venturing close to the sea during these periods.

Low Tide:

17:50 hrs: 1.64 meters

The low tide offers temporary relief from high water levels. However, with the forecast of light to moderate rain, residents should remain cautious as waterlogging can occur in susceptible areas.

On the next day, 02nd August 2023, the low tide is scheduled at 05:42 hrs with a height of 0.17 meters.

The city experienced light to moderate rainfall in the past 24 hours, from 31st July 2023, 08:00 hrs to 01st August 2023, 08:00 hrs, with the following average rainfall details in different regions:

City: 2.85 mm
Eastern Suburbs (ES): 7.46 mm
Western Suburbs (WS): 7.68 mm

The rainfall data indicates that the western suburbs received the highest amount of rainfall during this period.

Meanwhile, a good spell of rain has pushed the water stock in lakes to over 74 per cent, but the BMC is taking its time to withdraw the 10 per cent water cut. With the forecast of a dry August, the civic body has decided to wait for another week before taking any decision in this regard.

There are seven lakes that supply water to the city. Two are within city limits (Tulsi and Vihar) while five are on the outskirts (Bhatsa, Tansa, Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna and Modak Sagar), with a combined capacity to store 14.47 lakh million litres of water. All the lakes except Bhatsa and Middle Vaitarna received more rain than last year, but despite this, the stock in lakes is comparatively less than in 2022.

Last year the stock was 88 per cent on July 30. The main reason for less stock is less rain in Bhatsa. The lake was 85 per cent filled on the same day last year, compared to only 66 per cent this year. Middle Vaitarna filled up to 90 per cent this year, but Upper Vaitarna filled up to merely 50 per cent despite more rain.

The BMC imposed 10 per cent water cut since July 1 when the lakes had less than 7 per cent stock. "The stock is only 74 per cent compared to 90 per cent last year and there is prediction of a dry spell in August. Therefore, a review will be taken after a week in August and then a decision will be declared," said Purushottam Malavade, chief engineer of BMC's hydraulic department.