Balasaheb Thackeray Middle Vaitarna Dam Water Level, 1 Oct 2026
Palghar, Mokhada · Built 2012
Middle Vaitarna — LIVE STATUS
Updated 1 Oct 2026, 6 AM · BMC
99.37%Full
Storage1,92,302/ 1,93,530 ML
Water Level284.63 mFSL 285 m
Rainfall 24h1mm
Season Rain2,979mm
Key Facts
Location
Palghar, Mokhada
Supply Contribution
13.4% of Mumbai
Treatment Plant
Bhandup WTP
Year Built
2012
Catchment Area
115 sq km
River
Vaitarna
30-Day Storage Trend
Percentage over last month
About Balasaheb Thackeray Middle Vaitarna Dam
The newest addition to the system, completed in 2012 at roughly ₹3,500 crore. At 102.4m it is one of the tallest roller-compacted concrete dams in India, built in Mokhada, Palghar on the Vaitarna river between the upper and lower dams. A 33km underground tunnel connects it to the Bhandup supply grid. It added 455 MLD — about 13.4% of Mumbai's supply.
Supply Share
13.4%
Plant Capacity
2,025MLD
Catchment
115km²
Built
2012
Frequently Asked Questions
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