Mumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends more on governance and infrastructure resilience than on just the strength of the monsoon. The continual urban sprawl, pollution of water bodies, and dependence on distant sources reveal significant vulnerabilities.

Mumbai Rain: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further across parts of Maharashtra. | India News

Mumbai's recent rainfall was a welcome but fleeting relief for its struggling reservoirs. However, true water security in the city depends more on governance and infrastructure…