Mumbai Water Supply Disruption: 30-Hour Shutdown Scheduled for May 5-6
Mumbai Water Cut: BMC Announces 30-Hour Shutdown From May 5 | Check Affected Areas, Timings
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will implement a 30-hour water shutdown in parts of South and Central Mumbai from 10 am on May 5 to 4 pm on May 6. This is to facilitate critical infrastructure work on a new water channel connecting Amar Mahal to Pratiksha Nagar in Wadala.
- 01BMC announces a 30-hour water shutdown affecting several wards in Mumbai.
- 02Shutdown scheduled from May 5 at 10 am to May 6 at 4 pm.
- 03The disruption is due to the construction of a new underground water tunnel.
- 04Affected areas include Matunga, Sion, Wadala, Parel, and Chembur.
- 05Residents are advised to store water in advance.
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 30-hour water shutdown impacting several areas in South and Central Mumbai, starting from 10 am on May 5 until 4 pm on May 6. This shutdown is necessary for the construction of a new underground water tunnel that will connect Amar Mahal to Pratiksha Nagar in Wadala. The project aims to enhance the city's water supply network by linking key supply points, including the Trombay reservoir and the Turbhe high-level reservoir. Areas affected include Matunga, Sion, Wadala, Parel, and Chembur among others. The BMC has advised residents to store sufficient water ahead of the shutdown and use it wisely during this period, emphasizing the importance of this work for improving water distribution efficiency across the city.
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Residents in the affected areas will need to manage their water usage carefully during the shutdown, which could impact daily activities.
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