Maharashtra Weather Alert: Heavy Rains To Lash Pune, Thane, and More; Mumbai's Lakes Overflow

Maharashtra continues to experience heavy rainfall, severely affecting normal life across several areas. The incessant rain has resulted in widespread flooding, building collapses, traffic disruptions, and power outages. Rescue operations are underway in various locations to evacuate residents from waterlogged areas and provide necessary assistance.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy to very heavy rain across the state in the coming days. According to the latest updates, the state is expected to receive significant rainfall on Monday. Consequently, a yellow alert has been issued for several regions.

Forecast For Key Regions

Mumbai and Pune: Both cities are expected to experience light to moderate spells of rain accompanied by gusty winds. The IMD Pune office has issued a yellow alert for Pune, predicting heavy rainfall in isolated ghat areas and light to moderate rain in the plains.

Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg: These areas are under a yellow alert, with expectations of heavy rainfall in isolated places.

Kolhapur, Satara, Amravati, Raigad, Ratnagiri: Similar alerts have been issued for these regions, predicting heavy rainfall in isolated ghat areas and light to moderate rain in the plains.

Mumbai Weather Forecast

July 30: The minimum temperature will be around 26 degrees Celsius, with a maximum of 31 degrees Celsius. The sky will remain cloudy with light rain.

July 31: Temperatures will range from 26 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius, with rain expected throughout the day.

August 1: Minimum temperatures will be around 25 degrees Celsius, with a maximum of 31 degrees Celsius. Light rain will continue.

August 2: Temperatures will vary from 25 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius, with rain throughout the day.

August 3: The minimum temperature will be around 25 degrees Celsius, with a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius and continued light rain.

Even though the alert is not severe, residents are advised to plan their commute and stay updated on the latest nowcasts.

Mumbai Lake Levels Update

As per the latest data from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the total water stock in Mumbai's lakes has increased by 13,397 million litres until Sunday. The current water stock stands at 1,041,322 million litres, which is 71.95 per cent of the total capacity. The status of individual lakes is as follows:

Tulsi, Vihar, Modak Sagar, and Tansa: These lakes are currently overflowing.
Upper Vaitarna: The water level is at 40.91 per cent of its capacity.
Bhatsa: The water level is at 69.79 per cent of its capacity.
Middle Vaitarna: The water level is 72.29 per cent of its capacity.

These three lakes-Upper Vaitarna, Bhatsa, and Middle Vaitarna-are the primary sources of drinking water for Mumbai, collectively supplying 2,977 million litres per day.