The monsoon has entered the state and may reach Mumbai within the next two to three days. But even then, the city may have to face water cuts for at least two more weeks as the levels in the lakes are too low. This is the third year in a row where the BMC has imposed a water cut during monsoon months.

The city has been witnessing late arrival of monsoon in the last few years, but the lakes were in a better position this year. Last year, there was 11 per cent stock of water, and in 2022, the city had 14.7 per cent stock. But despite that, the BMC had to impose water cuts in both years due to a prediction of delay in the rainy season.