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Mumbai Rains: Water Levels In City’s 7 Lakes Rise To 73.5% Amid Consistent Rainfall In Catchment Areas

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Mumbai: Following consistent rainfall over the past few days, water levels in Mumbai’s key lakes have risen significantly, bringing relief to the city’s water supply prospects. As of 6:00 am on Thursday, July 10, the combined water stock in the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai has touched 10.63 lakh million litres, amounting to 73.50 per cent of total useful live storage capacity, according to data released by the BMC’s Hydraulic Engineer’s Department.

Modak Sagar Dam Overflows

Among the major contributors to this surge is the Modak Sagar Dam, which began overflowing on July 9 at 6:27 am. The lake recorded a water level of 163.17 metres, its full supply level (FSL) and holds 100 per cent useful content. Similarly, Upper Vaitarna recorded a level of 601.68 metres, with 74.02 per cent of its useful live storage filled.

Tansa Lake, another critical reservoir, stood at 126.99 metres, which translates to 78.76 per cent of its live storage, while Middle Vaitarna held 93.22 per cent of useful content at a level of 280.56 metres. These reservoirs have all received healthy rainfall over the monsoon period, with Middle Vaitarna recording 25 mm of rainfall today, and a total seasonal rainfall of 1586 mm.

Meanwhile, the lakes in the southern region, Bhatsa, Vihar and Tulsi, are also showing positive signs. Bhatsa, the largest contributor to the city’s water supply, currently holds 4.54 lakh million litres, with 19.75 per cent of its live storage utilised. Tulsi, one of the smaller lakes, is nearing full capacity with 99.43 per cent of its storage filled.

Massive Rise In Water Levels Compared To Previous Year Data

The total water stock in all lakes supplying Mumbai has reached 10.63 lakh million litres, compared to just 3.13 lakh million litres on the same date last year, a massive leap that reflects over four times the storage compared to 2024. Rainfall recorded at the Bhandup Complex, which manages water treatment and distribution, stood at 8 mm today, with a total cumulative rainfall of 694 mm for the season so far.

The encouraging rise in lake levels has reduced the immediate threat of water cuts in the city. Authorities remain cautious but optimistic, continuing close monitoring of lake levels as monsoon activity progresses steadily. With more rain forecast in the coming days, officials believe the city’s water needs for the year may soon be fully secured.

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Anti-Narcotics Cell cracks down on Mumbai drug dealers, two drug dealers arrested, drugs worth over Rs 2 crore seized

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The Mumbai Anti-Narcotics Cell has claimed to have arrested a drug dealer from the Andheri Lokhandwala area of ​​Mumbai’s suburbs.

The ANC Azad Maidan unit had received information that a person was going to come to Lokhandwala to sell drugs. On this, the ANC recovered Rs 18 lakh in cash, 703 grams of hashish and 104 grams of Mephedone MD from the person’s possession. After this, in the second operation, the ANC on July 8 arrested a suspect in the case of selling illegal heroin in the Andheri Versova area and recovered 306 grams of heroin from his possession. Along with this, it was revealed that the accused sells drugs in Andheri and surrounding areas.

Action was taken against both of them under the NDPS Act and both of them have been arrested. It has been claimed that drugs worth over Rs 2 crore have been seized from their possession. The 46-year-old arrested from Andheri Lokhandwala The accused and the second accused are 31 years old and both are under investigation. The operation was led by Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti and was conducted by DCP ANC Nunath Dhole.

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Maharashtra Crime: 3 Arrested For Rape & Suicide Case Of 16-Year-Old Girl In Sangli

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Mumbai: In an disturbing incident, Sangli police on Wednesday arrested three men linked to the alleged rape and suicide of a 16-year-old girl in Kargani village, located in Atpadi tehsil. The girl, a Class 10th student, reportedly took her own life on Tuesday after being sexually assaulted and threatened by the accused.

Investigations reveal that the accused had been harassing the girl for several days. They allegedly raped her in the presence of her sister and, along with the others, as reported by Hindustan Times. They also mentioned that the accused allegedly filmed an obscene video and threatened to make it viral.

As per the report, the minor informed her parents about the incident. However, before they could file a police complaint, she died by suicide on Sunday. The suspects, Raju Gend, Anil Kale, and Rohit Kharat, have been taken into custody. A fourth accused, Ramdas Gaikwad, was beaten by angry villagers before being handed over to the police. He is currently receiving medical treatment and will be arrested once discharged.

The sub-divisional police officer, Vipul Chhaya Vijay Patil, mentioned that “We have arrested three accused in this case, while the fourth accused is undergoing medical treatment at a hospital,”

The Vinay Bahir, PI, Atpadi police station said, “Police also enquired about the sister of the deceased girl, and she also didn’t know much about the incident.” Based on the complaint, the police filed a case against the accused for charges of rape and abetment of suicide.

In a separate crime story from Maharashtra, a 16-year-old girl from Adivali in the Dombivli area of Thane was allegedly kidnapped and raped by a 20-year-old man during a train journey to Akola. Senior Police Inspector Pandhari Kande from the Government Railway Police (GRP) in Kalyan reported the case on Monday.

According to the police, the incident occurred on June 30. The man took the girl on a train from Thane to Akola, where he assaulted her during the journey, as reported by the news agency PTI. Upon their arrival in Akola, the man’s parents refused to allow them into their home. He then abandoned the girl at the Akola railway station and returned to his residence.

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Mumbai News: Central Railway Requests 800 Workplaces To Change Work Timings To Ease Local Train Congestion

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Mumbai: To address congestion during peak times on Mumbai’s local trains, Central Railway (CR) has contacted more than 800 workplaces, suggesting staggered working hours. At present, CR operates 1,810 local train services each day, catering to more than 3.5 million passengers, but there is an absence of alignment in working hours between government and private entities situated between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and Thane.

This discrepancy results in significant overcrowding, heightening the chance of accidents, as illustrated by recent statistics showing that between January 1 and May 31, 2025, there were 922 accidental deaths associated with local train usage, including 210 fatalities from falls occurring on overcrowded trains.

The effort to stagger working hours is expected to alleviate pressure on rail services, particularly from 8-10 AM and 5-7 PM, during which they are most crowded. CR thinks this change would aid in spreading out commuter traffic over the day, improving safety and comfort for travellers.

Kalyan station reported the most deaths from these incidents, with Thane and Kurla stations following. Furthermore, CR has officially sought assistance from the Maharashtra State Government, anticipating it will aid in a synchronized implementation of the staggered schedules.

The CR recognizes an increasing need for additional rail lines; nonetheless, spatial limitations restrict prompt growth. Therefore, staggering office hours is viewed as an effective approach to alleviate the strain on the local train system. By partnering with multiple institutions and receiving government backing, CR seeks to change the commuting experience in Mumbai from chaos to a safer, more efficient process, guaranteeing a smoother travel routine for its residents.

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