Lake Tulsi Experiences Overflow Following Severe Rainfall

Heavy Rainfall Alert in Maharashtra: Tulsi Lake Overflows in Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted intense rainfall for Monday, August 18, affecting several districts in Maharashtra. The metropolis of Mumbai, which receives water from various reservoirs, is also under an orange alert.

Mumbai's water supply comes from the Bhatsa, Tansa, Lower and Middle Vaitarna reservoirs, all located in the Thane district, the Upper Vaitarna dam in the Nashik district, and the Tulsi Lake in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The Tulsi Lake, one of seven key drinking water reservoirs, has started overflowing due to continuous rainfall.

The Tulsi Lake, with a storage capacity of 8,046 million litres, contributes around 18 million litres daily to the city's water supply. This marks the third reservoir in Mumbai to overflow during this monsoon season. Notably, the Tulsi Lake overflowed 26 days later than last year, when it had reached full capacity by July 20.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is responsible for the Tulsi Lake reservoir in Mumbai. As of now, the seven reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai hold over 90% stock, ensuring a stable water supply for the coming months.

The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in several districts, including Raigad, Ratnagiri, Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, Sindhudurg, Pune, Kolhapur, Satara, and Solapur. Raigad and Ratnagiri districts have been placed under a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall, while Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, and Sindhudurg are under an orange alert. In Western Maharashtra, Pune, Kolhapur, and Satara (ghat regions) are also under a red alert, while Solapur and parts of Pune and Satara have a yellow alert for heavy rainfall.

Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious during the next 48 hours and have advised them to avoid unnecessary travel, stay in safe shelters during heavy downpours, and farmers have been requested to take protective measures for their crops.

While the monsoon has intensified again over the past two days, prompting the IMD to issue red and orange alerts for 16 districts in Maharashtra, it's important to note that the Union Cabinet has approved an Online Gaming Bill, a matter unrelated to the current monsoon situation.