Mumbai: Lakes’ stock increases by only 12 pc in a week despite heavy rainfall

Despite heavy downpour, lake water stock rises marginally, securing supply for 37 days

The city has been receiving incessant rainfall, but the stock of lakes supplying water to Mumbai increased by just 12 per cent in a week.  This will ensure the entire city’s water requirements are met for 37 days. Last year, lake levels were the same and water cuts were withdrawn on August 2, after the lake stock reached 70 per cent.

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