Pune, India, is facing the possibility of water supply cuts this summer as the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) considers measures to manage a 15% reduction in its monthly water quota, ordered by the irrigation department. This reduction is in response to concerns about a potentially weak monsoon, influenced by climate factors such as El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole. Residents may experience either a weekly water holiday or an alternate-day supply, which could mean losing up to 25% of their water supply. The PMC currently draws around 1,650 million liters of water daily from the Khadakwasla dam chain. To prepare, residents are encouraged to store water and consider alternatives, such as using borewell water for non-drinking purposes and utilizing water ATMs available in various neighborhoods. Despite these challenges, PMC officials have assured residents that they will strive to maintain water availability, and current dam storage levels are better than last year, offering some hope for managing the situation effectively.