Morbe Dam Hits Full Capacity Following Torrential Rains

Navi Mumbai's Morbe dam has reached its full capacity due to continuous heavy rainfall. Officials have begun releasing 1,123 cusecs of water into the Dhavari river basin. Owned by Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, the dam last reached full capacity on August 29 of the previous year.

The Morbe dam, Navi Mumbai's principal water source, has reached full capacity after six days of incessant rainfall, officials reported on Wednesday.

Reaching this milestone at 3:10 am, the dam has begun discharging 1,123 cusecs of water into the Dhavari river basin, according to an announcement by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). Uniquely owned by a municipal corporation, this dam is located on the Dhavari river in Khalapur taluka of Raigad district.

The dam boasts a total storage capacity of 190.89 million cubic meters and last reached its full capacity on August 29 last year.

(With inputs from agencies.)