Mumbai faces a severe water crisis as the BMC slashes supply by 10% to industries, commercial entities, and sports facilities due to critically low reservoir levels. Construction projects and swimming pools will see a complete halt in water access. These stringent measures, effective Wednesday, aim to preserve drinking water amidst a delayed monsoon, with warnings of strict action against wastage.

In a circular issued on Saturday, principal secretary of the irrigation department Eknath Dawale said that water reserves earmarked for drinking purposes shall not be used for any…

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's monsoon delays continue as dry conditions persist, prompting the BMC to impose severe water supply cuts amid dwindling reservoir levels. | Mumbai news

The directive came days after the state government barred the use of dam water for irrigation, with an eye on conserving drinking water until fresh inflows replenish reservoirs |…

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…

Mumbai faces a severe water crisis as the BMC slashes supply by 10% to industries, commercial entities, and sports facilities due to critically low reservoir levels. Construction…

Mumbai faces a severe water crisis as the BMC slashes supply by 20% to industries, commercial entities, and sports facilities due to critically low reservoir levels. Construction…