BMC Announces To Withdraw 10% Water Cut From July 29 In Mumbai

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday announced to withdraw the ongoing 10% water cut in metropolis’ water supply from Monday, July 29.

Besides Mumbai, the water cut would be withdrawn from Thane City, Bhiwandi, and Outside City Division Grampanchyats, where water is supplied by BMC.

The decision has been taken as the reservoirs supplying water to the city have been flowing with their full capacity due to incessant rainfall. The BMC had implemented a 10% water cut last month as a precautionary measure due to reduction in water stock in dams.

The Municipal Corporation said that the seven reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai are experiencing heavy rains, resulting in a steady increase in water storage.

“️The reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai are experiencing heavy rains, resulting in a steady increase in water storage. Currently, four reservoirs – Vihar, Tulsi, Tansa & Modaksagar – are overflowing. As of 6 a.m. today, the water stock in the reservoirs reached 66.77%. Given the overall situation, the 10% water cut in Mumbai’s water supply will be withdrawn starting Monday, 29th July 2024. The BMC is also withdrawing a 10% water cut to Thane City, Bhiwandi, and Outside City Division Grampanchyats, where water is supplied by BMC, from Monday, 29th July 2024,” the BMC said in a post on X.

As per the latest data from the civic body, four lakes Vihar, Tulsi, Tansa & Modaksagar – are overflowing.

Seven reservoirs — Bhatsa, Upper Vaitarna, Middle Vaitarna, Tansa, Modak Sagar, Vihar and Tulsi — supply 385 crore litres of potable water to the metropolis.

Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Red’ alert for the metropolitan till tomorrow 8:30 in wake of the heavy downpour.

Th city has been witnessing incessant rainfall overnight causing severe waterlogging in several parts of city, affecting public transportation including flights and local trains.