Mumbai's Madhya Vaitrana Dam Reaches Full Capacity Amid IMD's Orange Alert

Heavy rains, which led to waterlogging and connectivity issues in Mumbai, have also provided relief as the Madhya Vaitrana Dam has now reached full capacity this monsoon season.

Recent heavy rainfall caused four of the seven lakes supplying water to the city to reach full capacity. With the Madhya Vaitrana Lake now also at full capacity, it becomes the fifth lake to be filled this monsoon season.

According to BMC, The Madhya Vaitrana Reservoir was officially filled at 2:45 AM on August 4. Following this, the Water Engineering Department of the BMC has opened both gates of the reservoir, releasing water at a rate of 706.30 cusecs.

The total water storage in all seven reservoirs supplying water to the BMC area has reached 89%.

Previously, the Tulsi, Vihar, Modak Sagar, and Tansa lakes were filled last month. With the addition of Madhya Vaitrana, five out of the seven lakes supplying water to the BMC have now reached full capacity.

IMD Predicts Heavy Rains In Maharashtra, Issues Orange Alert For Mumbai

The IMD has predicted light to moderate rainfall at many places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places very likely over Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada and Konkan & Goa on August 4 and 5.

The IMD has also issued an orange alert for Mumbai today, forecasting heavy rain in the city and suburbs. There is also a possibility of very heavy rainfall in isolated areas, accompanied by occasional gusty winds reaching 65 km/h.

Meanwhile, in response to continuous heavy rainfall and the release of excess water from the Khadakwasla Dam, an Army column has been deployed in the Ekta Nagar area at the request of the District Magistrate.

On August 4, 2024, a column led by a unit of Maratha Light Infantry, has been mobilised at about 10 AM to provide flood relief in Ekta Nagar.

The column consists of about 100 personnel, including engineers and medical staff, equipped with necessary vehicles and supplies.