BMC announces 10% water cut in Mumbai from Nov 1 to 10

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday announced 10% water cut in the city from November 1 to 10, to carry out some urgent repair work at a weir in neighbouring Thane district.

The civic body in an order said that the pneumatic gate system installed at Pise weir was in urgent need of repairs and the work will be carried out from November 1 to 10.

“During this period, water supply to Mumbai Metropolitan region and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) water supply to Thane and Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation will be affected. Therefore, 10% water cut will be imposed during the above mentioned period in Mumbai," said BMC.


"All citizens are requested to use water judiciously. Citizen’s co-operation to Municipal Administration during this period is requested,” it added.

A 10 per cent water cut will be imposed during the 10-day period in Mumbai Metropolitan, Thane and Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation areas, the BMC said, appealing to citizens to use water judiciously.