Mumbai Brace Yourselves: Crucial Water Cuts Looming from October 7th for Essential Repairs

Attention, Mumbaikars! Get ready for a temporary but essential disruption to your daily routines as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced significant water supply cuts across several parts of the city, particularly in the eastern and western suburbs, beginning Saturday, October 7th.

These vital measures are being implemented to facilitate emergency repair work on a massive 2300 mm diameter pipeline originating from Pise Dam, located at Ghansoli on the Panjrapol-Wadala branch, alongside other crucial maintenance tasks.

Residents in affected areas are strongly advised to prepare for these impending outages by storing sufficient water to meet their needs.

The disruptions are categorized into two main phases, impacting different zones with varying degrees of severity.

The first phase involves a complete 100% water supply shutdown for a full 24 hours. This will commence at 10 AM on Saturday, October 7th, and continue until 10 AM on Sunday, October 8th.

Wards slated for this total disruption include S (Bhandup, Vikhroli), N (Ghatkopar), L (Kurla), H/East (Bandra East), H/West (Bandra West), P/South (Goregaon West), P/North (Malad West), K/East (Andheri East, Jogeshwari East), and K/West (Andheri West, Jogeshwari West). These areas will experience a complete absence of water during this critical period.

Following this initial 24-hour total shutdown, a subsequent 25% reduction in water supply will be imposed for a further 24 hours, starting from 10 AM on Sunday, October 8th, and lasting until 10 AM on Monday, October 9th.

This phase will impact areas within wards G/North (Dadar, Mahim), G/South (Worli, Parel), F/North (Sion, Matunga), F/South (Parel, Sewri), E (Byculla, Mazagaon), A (Colaba, Fort), B (Dongri, Masjid Bunder), C (Marine Lines, Bhuleshwar), and D (Malabar Hill, Grant Road).

Beyond these immediate impacts, certain wards will face prolonged disruptions.

From October 8th to October 13th, areas within wards K/East, P/South, P/North, R/South (Kandivali), R/North (Dahisar), and R/Central (Borivali) will experience a continuous 25% reduction in their daily water supply. This extended period of reduced supply necessitates careful water management by residents in these regions.

The BMC emphasizes that these repairs are crucial for enhancing the city's water infrastructure and ensuring the long-term reliability of its supply network.

While the inconvenience is regrettable, these proactive measures are designed to prevent larger, more severe issues in the future. Residents are encouraged to stay updated with official BMC announcements for any further details or changes.