Morbe dam receives record single-day rainfall, storage volume up to 43% | Mumbai News

Morbe dam receives record single-day rainfall, storage volume up to 43%

Navi Mumbai: The catchment area of Morbe dam, located on the outskirts of the city, received a record single-day rainfall of 333 mm in 24 hours, bringing relief to the administration and residents, as dam storage volume rose to 43% from last week’s 26%.The water level dwindled drastically during extreme summer, leading to a 10% water cut, and further cut in supply was the talking point then. Following the impressive rainfall in the last six days, a message claiming that the Morbe dam overflowed went viral on social media. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) denied the misleading information, terming it a rumour.Clearing the rumour and misconception, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation said Morbe dam is owned by NMMC at Morbe in Khalapur, Raigad district, and it is 43% full and has not overflowed yet. The message going viral is regarding the Morbe Small Irrigation Scheme located in Panvel taluka and owned by the water resources department. It has been informed by the department that the Morbe Scheme overflowed on Sunday.The NMMC appealed to citizens not to believe rumours and to prioritise only official information. Two toll-free numbers were provided by the civic administration for emergencies: 1800222309 or 1800222310.The city received over 180 mm of rainfall and 91 tree-falling cases were reported in the last 24 hours, leading to traffic snarls and waterlogging at most locations.A landslide took place near the RBI Colony metro station following continuous and heavy downpour in the city. According to Cidco, no loss of life or damage to property was reported in the incident. The affected part, due to accumulation of debris, was shut for movement and traffic was diverted. Metro services remained unaffected all through the day, and commuters have been advised to stay clear of the restricted area of the station premises.

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