Water cut announced for Mumbai | Mumbai News – Times of India
MUMBAI: With water stocks in lakes supplying to Mumbai dropping below 10% the BMC on Saturday announced a 5% water cut for the city from May 30 and a 10% water cut from June 5.
The BMC also made an appeal to citizens to conserve water as much as possible. The water cut will remain in force till satisfactory rainfall is received and the useful stock in the water bodies improves, said the civic body.
On Saturday the total water stocks in the lakes stood at 9.69% or 1.40 lakh million litres. On the same day last year the water stocks were at 2.18 lakh million litres or 15.10% while in the year 2022 the water stocks stood at 2.88 lakh million litres or 19.95% double of the current level.
“In the years 2021 and 2022, the monsoon was active till 15 October. However, in 2023, there was relatively very less rainfall in the month of October. As a result, the water stock is about 5.64 per cent less this year as compared to last year. The BMC administration is keeping a close watch on the water stock and is supplying water in a planned manner every day. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted the timely arrival of the monsoon this year, which is also a positive thing,” said the civic body in a statement.
The official onset date of monsoons over Mumbai is June 11. The 5% and 10% reduction will also be applicable to the water supply given to Thane, Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation, and other villages by the BMC.
The BMC also listed out water-saving habits to use water judiciously daily and avoid wasting it. These include drinking water as much as necessary in the glass, bathing with water in a bucket without using the shower, avoiding the brushing of teeth and shaving by keeping the tap on.
“Water pipes and systems should be checked in all houses and housing societies. If there is a leak anywhere, it should be repaired immediately. When filling the water tanks on the roof, it is necessary to ensure that they do not overflow,” said the civic body.
The BMC also made an appeal to citizens to conserve water as much as possible. The water cut will remain in force till satisfactory rainfall is received and the useful stock in the water bodies improves, said the civic body.
On Saturday the total water stocks in the lakes stood at 9.69% or 1.40 lakh million litres. On the same day last year the water stocks were at 2.18 lakh million litres or 15.10% while in the year 2022 the water stocks stood at 2.88 lakh million litres or 19.95% double of the current level.
“In the years 2021 and 2022, the monsoon was active till 15 October. However, in 2023, there was relatively very less rainfall in the month of October. As a result, the water stock is about 5.64 per cent less this year as compared to last year. The BMC administration is keeping a close watch on the water stock and is supplying water in a planned manner every day. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted the timely arrival of the monsoon this year, which is also a positive thing,” said the civic body in a statement.
The official onset date of monsoons over Mumbai is June 11. The 5% and 10% reduction will also be applicable to the water supply given to Thane, Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation, and other villages by the BMC.
The BMC also listed out water-saving habits to use water judiciously daily and avoid wasting it. These include drinking water as much as necessary in the glass, bathing with water in a bucket without using the shower, avoiding the brushing of teeth and shaving by keeping the tap on.
“Water pipes and systems should be checked in all houses and housing societies. If there is a leak anywhere, it should be repaired immediately. When filling the water tanks on the roof, it is necessary to ensure that they do not overflow,” said the civic body.
