Mumbai residents in select areas are set to encounter a complete 24-hour halt in water supply over the weekend, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) undertakes urgent maintenance work. The shutdown, spanning from 10:00 AM on December 12 to 10:00 AM on December 13, will primarily disrupt services in three key wards: K/West, P/North, and P/South.
The BMC has attributed the cut to essential repairs at the Malad filtration plant, a critical facility that processes water for large swathes of the city’s western and central suburbs. Officials from the civic body emphasized that the work is non-negotiable to prevent potential breakdowns in the aging infrastructure, which could lead to broader shortages if delayed. “This is a proactive measure to ensure long-term reliability of supply,” a BMC spokesperson told reporters, underscoring the administration’s commitment to minimizing future disruptions.
Affected locales under K/West ward include prominent spots like Versova, Yari Road, and parts of Andheri West, where daily routines for thousands of households and businesses could be upended. In P/North, the impact will ripple through Malad East, Goregaon East, and nearby residential complexes, while P/South—encompassing Bandra West, Khar, and Santacruz—will see similar curbs. The BMC has released a detailed list of impacted areas on its official website, urging residents to stockpile water in clean containers and boil it before use upon resumption to avoid health risks.
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Commuters and commercial establishments in these zones have been advised to plan ahead, with alternative water tankers promised on demand through local ward offices. The civic authority has assured that supply will normalize post-10:00 AM on Friday, December 13, barring any unforeseen hitches. This comes amid Mumbai’s perennial tussle with water scarcity, exacerbated by erratic monsoons and rising urban demand, as highlighted in recent reports by the Times of India and Hindustan Times.
For those in the crosshairs, the BMC hotline (1916) stands ready for queries, and digital updates are available via the MyBMC app. As the city that never sleeps grapples with this temporary thirst, it serves as a stark reminder of the infrastructure upgrades needed to quench Mumbai’s growing needs.
