Mumbai to face 10% water cut from May 15
Mumbai is expected to experience a 10% reduction in water supply starting May 15, 2026, due to rising temperatures and the El Niño effect, according to BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is taking preventive measures to maintain sustainable water distribution across the city. The civic body has requested additional water reserves from the state government, specifically from the Bhatsa and Vaitarna dams.
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Amid rising temperatures, Mumbai is set to face a 10% water cut from May 15, said Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Ashwini Bhide on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) at the BMC headquarters in Maharashtra’s Mumbai.“It is to ensure that Mumbai’s water supply remains in good condition, considering the El Niño effect. We have also requested the state government for additional reserves from Bhatsa and Vaitarna dams,” said Ms. Bhide, newly appointed BMC commissioner.
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