Tulsi Lake Overflows Amidst Intense Rainfall: BMC Issues Alert
Tulsi Lake in Mumbai began overflowing due to continued heavy rains. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation reported this development along with a considerable rise in water levels across the city’s other lakes. The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for intense rainfall over Mumbai and nearby districts.
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On Saturday evening, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced the overflowing of Tulsi Lake, one of Mumbai's key water sources, at 6:45 PM. The lake, located within the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and connected to the Bhandup Water Treatment Complex, reached its maximum storage limit of 804.60 crore litres.
This occurrence comes a month after Tulsi Lake last overflowed in July 2024. Currently, the collective stock of the seven critical lakes supplying Mumbai, including Bhatsa, Vaitarna, and others, stands at 90.16% of their overall capacity, according to BMC's figures from 6:00 AM.
Heavy rains driven by the ongoing monsoon have bolstered the city's water reserves, ensuring a robust supply. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert across several districts, predicting moderate to intense rain spells. Consequently, Mumbai experienced severe waterlogging in various areas, including Gandhi Nagar and Sion Railway Station.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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