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Officials rejoice as vital water source hits highest levels in years — here's what's happening

It's important for agriculture, drinking, and hydroelectric power generation.

It's important for agriculture, drinking, and hydroelectric power generation.

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Officials in Mumbai, India, are rejoicing after the major lakes supplying water to the city reached over 80% capacity by mid-July this year. 

As reported by NDTV, the seven lakes supplying water to Mumbai are holding 1,162.6 billion liters of usable water, which is not far off their maximum of 1,447.3 billion liters.

With more rain predicted over the coming weeks, these lakes are likely to hit their peak capacity soon, which is the earliest time recorded during the last 10 years. At the same time last year, the water levels in the seven lakes were at just 36.86%.

Currently, it is monsoon season in India. The rains experienced between June and September are important for filling reservoirs and providing water needed for agriculture, drinking, and hydroelectric power generation. 

In previous years, the reservoirs in Mumbai have not been at capacity until September. The early arrival of rain is welcome news, providing relief after a hot summer.

Replenishing the water in the lakes also helps to relieve drought, and, for many farmers, it often means a good harvest. However, for others, the higher rainfall levels can mean flash floods, which puts lives at risk, damage property, and destroy crops.

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