Mumbai is preparing for a 10% water cut beginning May 15, prompting housing societies to adopt emergency conservation measures. At Jal Kiran Housing Society in Cuffe Parade, residents are now using buckets instead of showers and limiting car washing to a single bottle of water. In Mulund's Runwal Chestnut complex, discussions are underway about potentially closing swimming pools to conserve water. The city's water supply is currently at 3.34 lakh million litres, or 23.12% of total capacity, which, while better than the previous two years, remains a concern ahead of the monsoon season. The Mumbai civic body has noted that the daily demand of 4,300 million litres exceeds the current supply of 3,850 million litres, leading many residents to rely on private water tankers. Activists warn that slum areas will suffer disproportionately, with some facing cuts of up to 50%. The reliance on tanker water is expected to rise significantly during this period, further straining the city's water infrastructure.