Negotiations between the Mumbai Water Tankers Association (MTWA) and the state government have reached a deadlock as tanker operators began an indefinite strike on Monday. This comes as Mumbai grapples with a severe water crisis, with only 13.20% of water reserves remaining and residents facing a 10% cut in supply. The MTWA met with the Mumbai suburban district collector, who had issued notices enforcing regulations from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA). The MTWA argues that many of these regulations are impractical for Mumbai's context and seek amendments. Jeetubhai Shah, the vice-president of the MTWA, expressed frustration over receiving notices instead of constructive dialogue. This situation is reminiscent of a strike in October 2025, where similar issues were raised but not adequately addressed by the government. Many residential societies in Mumbai rely on tanker services, and the ongoing strike is already impacting water availability. Despite the crisis, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has yet to announce any measures to alleviate the water shortage.