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Mumbai Lake Levels Today: On Monday, Vihar became the fourth lake to overflow this season after reaching its full capacity of 27,698 million litres.
Mumbai Lake Levels: Tulsi Lake has become the latest to reach its full capacity, holding a peak of 8,046 million litres of usable water content.
The Old Railway Bridge serves as a key observation point for tracking the river's flow and potential flood risks.
Earlier, in the afternoon, a 32-year-old man fell to death while tying 'Dahi Handi' in Mankhurd in the north eastern part of the metropolis, officials said.
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Miao Deyu and Vice Minister Sun Haiyan of the International Department of the ruling Communist Party of China were the chief guests at a well-attended reception, held for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic and over the year-long eastern Ladakh stand-off.
The billionaire industrialist put up a brief video, displaying the Adani Group's contributions to the aformentioned vision of 'self-reliant India'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 79th Independence Day at Red Fort in New Delhi.
The Russian president exuded confidence that through joint efforts, Russia and India will continue to comprehensively increase constructive bilateral cooperation in various areas.
In his address, PM Modi laid out the roadmap for India's next phase of development as well as highlighted key developments that were achieved over the years.
PM Modi said India will no longer tolerate nuclear blackmail from Pakistan and the armed forces will have full independence in matters of national security and terrorism.
79th Independence Day Live: Get all the latest updates on PM Modi's Red Fort speech and celebrations across India.
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Delhi Traffic Police has issued strict instructions, restricting commercial vehicles from entering the capital after 10 p.m. on Thursday (August 14), among others.
This year, the theme of Independence Day celebrations has been finalised as Naya Bharat or New India, symbolising the governments vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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India will celebrate the 79th Independence Day on August 15, 2025, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the celebrations from the iconic Red Fort in Delhi.
BSE and NSE will remain closed for a total of 12 days in August, including ten non-trading days on Saturdays and Sundays. Find out if the stock markets will remain open or closed on August 15.
Banks will observe a holiday on Aug. 15 on account of Independence Day celebrations as well as Parsi New Year (Shahenshahi) and Janmashtami.
The address will be broadcast from 1900 hours on the entire national network of Akashvani,
The statement comes after KDMC's order of shutting slaughter houses and banning chicken and mutton sales on Independence Day stirred a political storm in the state.
Road closures, diversions and restrictions on movement of heavy vehicles across Delhi-Noida borders and other parts of Delhi-NCR will remain effective between Aug. 12 and Aug. 15.
With the national holiday falling on a Friday and Janmashtami coinciding, Indians are turning the long weekend into a perfect mini-vacation.
Mumbai Rains: After touching its peak capacity on July 9, the water level in Modak Sagar dropped to 94.18% on Tuesday morning, holding 1,21,422 million litres of water.
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The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi will address the nation on August 15 from the iconic Red Fort and unfurl the National Flag.
August has around 15 bank holidays due to festivals and weekends, including Independence Day, Parsi New Year and Janmashtami, leading to limited banking operations.
As the nation celebrates its 79th Independence Day, all eyes will be on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address, given the latest developments on various fronts.
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Modak Sagar, which became the first lake to overflow, continued to be at its peak capacity of 1,28,925 million litres.
It warned people living on the banks of these rivers to be vigilant and be prepared to move to safer places if required.
Tansa and Modak Sagar lakes continued to be at full storage, while other reservoirs are expected to reach their maximum capacity soon, as IMD predicts more rain.
The BMC data showed that Middle Vaitarna is also inching closer to its full capacity, currently holding at 93.41% or 1,80,769 million litres.
Mumbai Lake Levels Today: Modak Sagar continues to overflow after recording 0.22 metres rise in its water levels in the past 24 hours.
Mumbai Lake Levels: Overall, these lakes are at a combined capacity of 82.65%, which is nearly double compared to a year ago. In 2024, the levels stood at 43.41% or 6,28,253 million litres on July 21.
While Modak Sagar became the first lake to reach its maximum water levels this year, Upper Vaitarna (77%), Middle Vaitarna (92%) and Tansa (89.19%) are also nearing their full capacity.
Besides Modak Sagar, other key reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai also saw a significant surge in water levels due to heavy rain in the past few days.
Mumbai Lake Levels Latest: On Tuesday, at 6 a.m., their combined capacity stood at nearly 10,30,218 million litres, or 71.18%, as per the BMC data.
Of the total capacity of 14,47,363 million litres of usable water, the seven lakes hold 9,82,413 million litres of water at present.
The water levels in these lakes is expected to surge further as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted continued rainfall for the city in the coming days.
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The BMC data showed that all lakes, except Vehar and Tulsi recorded a spike in their levels in the last 24 hours.
Water levels in the citys seven reservoirs reach 28.21 per cent on Monday.
Mumbai Lake Levels Today: Collectively, the seven lakes now hold 13.18% of their total capacity, more than double compared to the same period last year.
Mumbai civic body, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), shared a video of the overflowing Powai Lake, which is not used for drinking purposes.
Mumbai Lake Levels: In the past 24 hours, the Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna and Tansa lakes recorded a combined useful water content of 85,227 million litres.
On Monday, the water level in seven lakes was recorded below 10% at 8.6% of the total capacity of 14,47,363 million litres of useful water content.