Rain in many areas of Mumbai brought relief to people from heat and humidity. However, the city is still facing water crisis due to delay in monsoon and low water level in lakes.
Mumbai Monsoon Update: Light to moderate rain was recorded in many areas of Mumbai on Sunday morning. This rain brought some relief to the people from heat and humidity. This rain has come at a time when the arrival of the south-west monsoon has been delayed and Mumbai city is facing severe water shortage. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), weather conditions remain favorable for the further advance of Southwest Monsoon into many parts of Maharashtra.
Weather became pleasant due to rain in Mumbai
The Southwest Monsoon had reached the South Konkan region earlier this month, but its pace slowed down due to adverse weather conditions. The rain on Sunday morning certainly brought relief to Mumbaikars, but experts believe that continuous and sufficient rain is needed to fill the city’s reservoirs.
Where and how much rain occurred in Mumbai?
According to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) data, the maximum rainfall of 24 mm was recorded at Ramabai Municipal School in Ghatkopar between 6 am and 7 am. Apart from this, Chembur Fire Station received 20 mm of rain. At the same time, 16 mm rain was recorded at Mankhurd Fire Station. Worli Seaface Municipal School recorded 25 mm of rainfall between 7 am and 8 am. Savitribai Phule Municipal School also recorded 25 mm of rain. G-South Ward office in Lower Parel received 21 mm of rain. Worli fire station recorded 17 mm rainfall.
IMD Weather Alert: Yellow alert in many districts of Maharashtra
India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for some districts of Maharashtra. These districts include Chandrapur, Ratnagiri, Kolhapur, Bhandara, Gondia and Gadchiroli. IMD says that rain activities may increase in these areas for some time.
Mumbai Water Crisis: Why has the water problem increased?
The water level in the 7 major lakes that provide drinking water to Mumbai continues to remain low. The water crisis in the city is deepening due to the late arrival of monsoon and less inflow of water into the reservoirs. Mumbai’s water supply mainly depends on these reservoirs, which fill every year during the rainy season. But this time due to slow progress of monsoon, water storage has not reached the expected level.
BMC Water Restrictions: New rules implemented to save water
In view of the water crisis, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken many strict steps regarding water usage.
- The Municipal Corporation has reduced the supply of water to industrial units by 20%.
- Water supply to commercial establishments has also been reduced.
- The water supply to sports facilities has been cut.
- It has been decided to stop water supply to construction sites.
- Water supply to the swimming pool has been stopped.
- It has been decided not to approve new water connections for construction works till further orders.
BMC’s appeal regarding use of drinking water
BMC has appealed to citizens and institutions not to use potable water for non-essential purposes. The Municipal Corporation has clarified that the supplied drinking water should not be used for purposes like washing vehicles, irrigating gardens, cleaning roads and public places. Instead, people have been advised to use alternative water sources for such purposes.