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Mumbai is bracing for a new water crisis as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a 10% reduction in water supply across the city starting Friday, May 15. This decision was made due to a significant drop in water levels in the lakes that supply the city, compounded by meteorologists warning of a weak monsoon this year. However, officials have urged residents not to panic, assuring them that water distribution will be managed carefully to avert a major crisis in the coming weeks.

Concerns Over Reservoir Levels Before Monsoon Reservoir Levels Raise Alarm

According to the BMC, the current water reserves in Mumbai's reservoirs account for only 23.5% of the city's annual requirement. Presently, the total water available across all reservoirs is approximately 340,399 million liters, while the city needs over 1.4 million liters annually. The municipal corporation stated that it is closely monitoring the situation daily and is already taking preventive measures to ensure the city does not face a severe water crisis in the future.

Weak Monsoon Forecast Heightens Concerns Weak Monsoon Predictions Increase Worries

A significant factor behind this decision is the anticipated low rainfall this year. The BMC indicated that weather patterns associated with El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole could weaken the upcoming monsoon. In its statement, the municipal body urged residents to conserve water and use it judiciously until conditions improve. To address the crisis, additional water reserves will be released from the Bhatsa and Upper Vaitarna dams, with approximately 147,092 million liters coming from Bhatsa and 90,000 million liters from Upper Vaitarna.