Mumbai faces its driest June in over a decade. Water supply to construction sites is cut. Industrial usage is reduced by 20%. Reservoir levels are critically low, holding only 40 days of water. This measure comes as Maharashtra receives significantly less rainfall than average. Monsoon rains are now expected later this month. The situation impacts millions in India's financial capital.

As water levels plunge and the monsoon is delayed, the city is dependent on the unregulated tanker economy and borewells to meet its needs.

Additional restrictions that include 20% supply cut for commercial units will take effect on Wednesday.

Mumbai faces its driest June in over a decade. Water supply to construction sites is cut. Industrial usage is reduced by 20%. Reservoir levels are critically low, holding only 40…