Mumbai faces potential water cuts due to 49% water stock in major lakes, seeking additional water from Bhatsa and Upper Vaitarna lakes.

Mumbai faces the risk of water cuts in coming days as the water stock in seven major lakes supplying water to the city has fallen to 49%, the lowest in the past three years. The city's authorities are seeking additional drinking water from Bhatsa and Upper Vaitarna lakes and have sent a proposal to the state irrigation department. Despite heavy rains in previous years alleviating the water crisis, officials warn that insufficient rainfall this year could exacerbate the situation.

February 13, 2024
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