Mumbai faces a critical water shortage with only 45 days of supply left, as IMD's revised monsoon forecast predicts below-average rainfall, prompting urgent measures by the BMC.
Mumbai has 45 days of water left (15% reserve); IMD projects below-average monsoon and El Niño evaporation will deepen cuts. India-dependent supply chains and tech operations face continuity and infrastructure risk if drought extends through 2027.
BMC relies entirely on rainwater for daily supply
Jun 03, 2026
02:51 pm
What's the storyMumbai is staring at a serious water crisis as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below-average rainfall.
The IMD's forecast indicates that India will receive only 90% of its long-period average rainfall.
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