BMC Announces 5% Reduction In Mumbai Supply From May 30 Amid Water Scarcity

With peak summer time, Maharashtra is facing a growing heat and water scarcity challenge. With reservoirs serving Mumbai showing signs of depletion, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped in with a plan to cut water usage by 5 per cent.

The aim is to counter the declining water levels and ensure enough supply for residents. This move, set to roll out by the end of the month, reflects the BMC's proactive approach to managing the situation and safeguarding water resources.

While BMC will begin with a 5 per cent reduction in the Mumbai Metropolitan City areas from May 30, 2024, it will be followed by a 10 per cent cut from June 5. “The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to implement a 5 per cent water cut in the Mumbai Metropolitan City (BMC jurisdiction) from Thursday, May 30, 2024, and a 10 per cent water cut from Wednesday, June 5, 2024, as a precautionary measure to ensure that the stock is used for as long as possible,” the statement read.

It further added that the administration will keep a close watch on the water stock and check the supply in a planned manner every day. BMC also informed that the water cut will remain in force until there is satisfactory rainfall and an improvement in stocks.

“Mumbaikars have no reason to panic. However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) administration humbly appeals to all citizens to use water judiciously. By adopting water-saving measures, Mumbaikars should save as much water as possible, use water judiciously, and cooperate with the efforts of the municipal administration,” it added.

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Presently, a total of 1,40,202 million litres of water are available in the dams that supply water to Mumbai. Only 9.69 per cent of the water stock is available, as against the 14,47,363 million litres per year requirement.

On the other hand, rural areas in the state are also facing similar issues due to the complete drying up of water sources and the reduction in storage. “Only 24.24 per cent of water is left in the dams across the state, only 9.87 per cent in Marathwada and 18.54 per cent in eastern Maharashtra,” states a Mumbai Live report. This is causing trouble for milk-producing farmers, prompting a demand to start fodder camps immediately.

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