Mumbai: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a cloudy sky with moderate to heavy rain for Mumbai on Tuesday, issuing a yellow alert for heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and winds of 30–40 km/h. The IMD has issued a yellow alert, indicating heavy rainfall, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, and strong winds that could reach 30–40 km/h in certain areas.

From September 15 to 16, Mumbai recorded 39.35 mm of rainfall, raising lake water levels to 98.82% capacity, totaling 14,30,345 million liters relaxing water level issues in city. According to the latest report by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the total storage in the seven reservoirs supplying water to the city is currently at 98.82 per cent.

According to the BMC on Tuesday (September 16), the total water stock in these reservoirs is 14,30,345 million litres, representing 98.82 percent of their full capacity. The BMC provides daily drinking water from Upper Vaitarna, Modak Sagar, Tansa, Middle Vaitarna, Bhatsa, Vehar, and Tulsi reservoirs.

Report of Lake Levels at 6:00 AM on 16-09-2025 shows various lakes along with their current levels, storage capacities, and rainfall data. Key lakes include Upper Vaitarna at 603.51 m, with a minor increase of 0.03 m and live storage of 225,119 ML. The related rainfall was recorded at 14.00 mm for a total of 2,257.00 mm this month.

Modak Sagar showed a level of 163.15 m and a consistent storage of 128,925 ML, with 6.00 mm rainfall today. Tansa Lake was at 128.50 m with a total storage of 145,080 ML, while rainfall measured 2.00 mm today. Middle Vaitarna’s current level is 284.50 m, registering 4.00 mm of rain today.

Bhatsa shows a level of 141.66 m with significant storage and 11.00 mm rainfall today, while Tulsi stays at 139.22 m with total storage of 8,046 ML and today’s rainfall of 25.00 mm. Overall, total lake contents are recorded at 1,430,345 ML for 2025. Noteworthy remarks include the overflow status of several dams, including Upper Vaitarna and Tulsi, and specific rainfall data for Bhandup Complex.

High tide is forecasted for 7:48 am with a level of 3.50 metres and once more at 7:27 pm at 2.90 metres. A low tide will happen at 2:06 pm at 2.27 meters, and the following low tide on September 17 is anticipated at 2:00 am at 1.44 meters.

During the 24 hours from 8 am on September 15 to 8 am on September 16, Mumbai experienced 39.35 mm of rainfall, the eastern suburbs saw 35.17 mm, while the western suburbs noted 40.34 mm.

The body of 33-year-old Navy officer Surajsingh Amarpalsingh Chauhan, who had been missing since September 7 after setting out on the Bhivpuri–Garbett trek near Matheran, was recovered on Monday.

Neral police confirmed that the body was spotted in the forested area near the Pali Bhootwali dam, between Karjat and Neral, around the Satoba temple belt. The body was found about 50 feet deep in a gorge behind the temple. Acting under the guidance of Assistant Police Inspector Shivaji Dhavale, Neral police along with the Sahyadri Rescue team retrieved the body after a challenging operation through dense terrain. Originally from Rajasthan, he had joined Colaba office on May 27.

Police have registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) in the matter and sent the body to JJ Hospital, Mumbai, for postmortem to ascertain the exact cause of death. “Either he would have slipped and fallen or even a snake bite could been the reason. Only postmortem will ascertain the cause,” Dhavale added.

Chauhan, who was serving as Master Chief, Class II at the FTTT Dockyard in Colaba, Mumbai, had taken a train from CST to Bhivpuri early on September 7 before heading towards the Garbett trekking trail. His last phone location was tracked near Dhom Dam that morning, after which his phone went switched off. 

Since then, the Indian Navy, Maharashtra Mountaineer’s Rescue Coordination Center (MMRCC), forest officials, and police had been conducting extensive search operations with the aid of drones. His family members had also joined the rescue efforts.

The missing person’s complaint was registered with Cuffe Parade police. “There is no foul play suspected as in the CCTV footage he is seen going alone for the trek,” the officer added.

A Pune-based history-sheeter was arrested on Sunday by Mahad MIDC police for allegedly killing his 38-year-old friend by pushing him into the Kal river following a late-night argument.

The accused has been identified as Tushar Tukaram Yenpure, a resident of Dattanagar, Pune. The victim, Tulshiram Chandrakant Gaikwad (38) of Ambe Shivtar, had been reported missing on September 9. His body was recovered downstream on September 12.

According to police, the incident took place on September 9 around 9 pm when Gaikwad, Yenpure, and four others were walking back from a local market after buying groceries. During the walk, Gaikwad reportedly abused Yenpure, which enraged him. In retaliation, Yenpure allegedly pushed Gaikwad off a small bridge into the river.There was no barricade on the bridge. Gaikwad, who could not swim, drowned instantly.

“Gaikwad’s family had filed a missing complaint on September 11 after being unable to trace him. Yenpure, who has several criminal cases against him in Pune and has previously been jailed, had threatened the others with dire consequences if they revealed the incident,” police officer from Mahad said.

However, during questioning, all four friends gave consistent statements confirming Yenpure’s role. A police team later traced and arrested him from Baramati.