The BMC was allowed to use an additional 1.5 lakh ML of water from the reserves last year in June. The late arrival of the monsoon last year had forced the civic body to impose a 10% water cut on July 1.
Mumbai water supply: Of the 7 lakes, Tulsi and Vihar are 100% full. Modak Sagar is at 99.90%, Tansa at 99.34%, Middle Vaitarna at 96.48%, Bhatsa over 75%. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation hopes for a good monsoon in the coming two months too
Despite the onset of monsoon and heavy rainfall, Mumbaikers living in areas like Shastri Nagar, Kolivery Village, and Dongar in Kalina are experiencing severe water shortages in addition to BMC's ongoing 10 per cent cuts
With the level of lakes supplying water to Mumbai going down due to inadequate rainfall in their catchment areas, the city civic body has decided to impose a 10 per cent water cut starting July 1, officials said.