Mumbai man paying Rs 90,000 rent says he still struggles with water shortage in high-rise society

A Mumbai resident has triggered discussion on social media after claiming that despite paying Rs 90,000 per month in rent, he and other residents of his high-rise housing society are facing water shortages.

In an Instagram video, the man, identified as Nikhil, described the challenges residents are experiencing and said the situation has affected daily life within the residential complex.

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Resident alleges irregular water supply

In the video, Nikhil said rents in the society start at around Rs 70,000 per month, while he pays Rs 90,000 for his apartment.

He claimed that despite the high rental costs, residents continue to face interruptions in water supply. According to him, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's water supply is limited and gets cut off unexpectedly.

Nikhil also alleged that water availability becomes a concern at different times of the day, including at night, creating difficulties for residents managing routine household activities.

Society relying on water tankers

According to Nikhil, the housing society has been arranging water tankers to address the shortage.

However, he questioned the sustainability of the arrangement, noting that the residential complex consists of two towers with 37 floors and houses a large number of families.

He said the scale of demand makes it difficult for tanker deliveries alone to adequately meet residents' needs.

‘Using water very carefully despite high rent’

Expressing frustration over the situation, Nikhil said he has been forced to use water sparingly despite paying a substantial monthly rent.

He described the situation as unreasonable and claimed that residents continue to face uncertainty regarding water availability.

Social media users share reactions

The video attracted numerous responses from social media users, many of whom commented on the challenges of balancing high living costs with access to basic civic amenities.

One user described the situation as reflective of broader issues in Mumbai, stating that residents often pay premium rents while continuing to face difficulties with essential services.

Another commenter said the reported combination of a Rs 90,000 monthly rent and water shortages was surprising.

Some users argued that the issue extended beyond a single housing society and highlighted the need for improved urban planning, while others said water tankers could not serve as a long-term solution for large residential complexes.

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